RN Staff - Pre-Admissions Test

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

19h • Onsite

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.

Requirements

• Successfully completed Board Certified nursing program.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• Five (5) years of Medical/Surgical Peri-operative nursing experience required in a Pre-Admit, Pre-Op, Operating Room or PACU setting.
• Current BLS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross. The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• EKG testing skills
• Basic EKG interpretation skills
• Port-a-cath access skills

Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members.
• Supervises the activities of Medical Assistants/Phlebotomist.
• Performs Pre-Op assessments via visit or phone call.
• Compiles needed documentation for the chart, and collaborates with physician offices to gather needed information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree