RN Staff - Pre-Admissions Test
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. Summary of the Job: 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.
Requirements
- Successfully completed Board Certified nursing program.
- Current LA RN licensure
- 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.
- Two years Medical Surgical experience
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- EKG testing skills
- Basic EKG interpretation skills
- Port-a-cath access skills
Nice To Haves
- Ambulatory Care or Peri-Operative nursing experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame
- Provide care to 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
- Collaborates with physician offices to gather needed information.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
