RN Staff - Cardiology (PRN)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

3d

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, the RN Staff - Cardiology is responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame. The nurse provides patient care through therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members. The role performs essential functions for stress testing, transesophageal echocardiography, cardioversion, tilt table testing, Holter monitor scanning, bubble studies, and EKGs. The employee also participates in rotating weekend and holiday call coverage.

The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m., with weekend on-call coverage from 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. on rotating weekends and holidays. Scheduled weekly hours are TBD. The position requires flexible hours and rotating call.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a board-certified nursing program.
• Current Louisiana RN license.
• Current BLS and ALS certifications through ILCOR-provided courses; the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Ability to work flexible hours and rotate call.
• Good physical health, including the ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Ability to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

• Provide and remain accountable for care for a group of patients during a designated time frame.
• Provide care using the nursing process, therapeutic use of self, the environment and instrumentation, and other health care team members.
• Perform essential functions for stress testing, transesophageal echocardiography, cardioversion, tilt table testing, Holter monitor scanning, bubble studies, and EKGs.
• Participate in rotating weekend and holiday call coverage.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed