RN Staff - Cardiology (PRN)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

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About The Position

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

Scheduled weekly hours are listed as TBD. The described weekday shifts are Monday through Friday, either 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Weekend on-call hours are 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

Requirements

• Successfully complete a board-certified nursing program.
• Hold a current Louisiana RN license.
• Hold current BLS and ALS certifications through courses provided by an International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) member organization; the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Be able to work flexible hours and rotate call.
• Possess good physical health, including the ability to stand, sit, or walk for long periods and lift at least 20 pounds.
• Be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed