RN Staff - Full Time Plus - NICU (Night Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

23h • Onsite

About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities. The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities for the NICU patient. This includes the use of the nursing process in the utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient. Registered Nurses also supervise the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants. They work within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follow hospital policies and procedures, complying with hospital and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. The Registered Nurse will support the goals and objectives of the department and of the hospital. Nursing staff within Children’s Services areas are required to float to PICU and Pediatrics as needed. St. Tammany Health System is a full-service acute care facility that delivers today’s life-improving procedures with the latest technology, highest quality and the utmost care to area residents. From wellness and prevention to diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and recovery, the St. Tammany Health System delivers the very latest technology, the most accomplished specialists and highly personalized, caring staff to ensure patients and their families receive world-class healthcare close to home. St. Tammany Health System is an independent service district in a clinically integrated partnership with Ochsner Health System, focusing on aligning their healthcare offerings to best serve patients and families in west St. Tammany Parish and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program
• Current LA RN licensure
• Current BLS required upon hire
• NRP and PALS required within 90 days of hire
• ILCOR course must include a manikin check-off

Nice To Haves

• 1 year of level IV within the past 12 months or 2 years Level III NICU experience within the past 3 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordination of clinical activities for the NICU patient
• Use of the nursing process in the utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient
• Supervise the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants
• Work within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follow hospital policies and procedures
• Comply with hospital and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities
• Support the goals and objectives of the department and of the hospital
• Float to PICU and Pediatrics as needed (for nursing staff within Children’s Services areas)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees