RN Staff Per Diem - Women's Pavilion

St. Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA
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About The Position

At St. Tammany Health System, delivering world-class healthcare close to home is our goal. That means we are committed to attracting and retaining the very best professionals for every position in our health system. We believe the pristine beauty of St. Tammany Parish adds to our attractive compensation package. The health system is nestled in the heart of Covington on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain. It is a peaceful, scenic, community-oriented area with an abundance of amenities to suit every taste. The Women’s Pavilion per diem R.N. is responsible for the independent nursing functions of the Women’s Pavilion. Responsibilities include scheduling and coordinating procedures, medical history intake, medication review and patient education. Direct patient care and communication of benign results with patients. Tracking and sending patient letters based on radiology exam results. Liaison to community providers. Ordering and reconciling meds. Calling patients back for additional procedures as recommended and obtaining physician orders for testing. Assisting radiologists, technicians and others. If providing coverage for the STHS Breast Nurse Navigator, duties include delivering positive results to patients, navigating and assisting patients with scheduling appointments to next course of treatment.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years nursing experience
  • Prefer experience in women’s health or oncology services
  • EPIC experience is a plus
  • Registered Nurse - Licensed by the State of Louisiana Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS certification through any ILCOR provided courses
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with patients of all types and ages
  • Strong guest relations skills and excellent communication/social skills
  • Ability to maintain a high standard of medical ethics
  • Self-motivated to increase understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong critical thinking skills
  • Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision
  • Strong computer skills

Responsibilities

  • Scheduling and coordinating procedures
  • Medical history intake
  • Medication review and patient education
  • Direct patient care and communication of benign results with patients
  • Tracking and sending patient letters based on radiology exam results
  • Liaison to community providers
  • Ordering and reconciling medications
  • Calling patients back for additional procedures as recommended
  • Obtaining physician orders for testing
  • Assisting radiologists, technicians and others
  • Delivering positive results to patients when covering for the STHS Breast Nurse Navigator
  • Navigating and assisting patients with scheduling appointments for the next course of treatment

Benefits

  • Attractive compensation package
  • Community-oriented work environment
  • Access to the latest technology and procedures
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