RN Resource Staffing Tier I PD - Home Health

St. Tammany Parish Hospital•Madisonville, LA

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, the RN is responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame, providing care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other healthcare team members. The RN supervises Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants. The service area includes West St. Tammany and Washington parishes. The schedule is listed as 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekly hours TBD. The position participates in an on-call rotation, and mileage is reimbursed. The role requires driving a hospital-owned or personally owned vehicle to perform essential duties. Employees using a personal vehicle must maintain automobile insurance at their own expense at or above the minimum liability limits required by their state of residence.

Requirements

Current, unrestricted RN license with the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
Degree from an accredited institution.
At least 1 year of clinical experience in acute care or other inpatient nursing experience for Home Health.
Current BLS certification through an ILCOR-provided course, with a manikin check-off.
Proficient I.V. skills.
Valid and current state-issued driver’s license.
Maintain and provide proof of automobile insurance meeting at least the minimum liability coverage limits required by the state of residence; the employee pays the cost if using a personally owned vehicle.
Good physical health; able to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
Able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Able to perform the stated physical activities, including handling, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling, stooping, crouching, reaching, climbing, balancing, and crawling.

Nice To Haves

Home Health or Hospice experience.
Proficient computer skills.

Responsibilities

Provide and remain accountable for care of a group of patients during a designated time frame.
Provide patient care using the nursing process, therapeutic use of self, the environment and instrumentation, and other healthcare team members.
Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses and Certified Nursing Assistants.
Cover the service area of West St. Tammany and Washington parishes.
Participate in an on-call rotation.
Drive a hospital-owned or personally owned vehicle to perform essential job duties.