RN Staff - Full Time - Pediatric ER (Night Shift)

St. Tammany Parish Hospital • Covington, LA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse coordinates clinical activities for patients in the Pediatric Emergency Department. The role uses the nursing process—including organization, planning, implementation, and evaluation—to provide care tailored to each patient’s needs. The Registered Nurse supervises Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants; practices within the State Nurse Practice Act; and follows hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards. The nurse supports department and hospital goals and objectives. Nursing staff in Children’s Services are required to float to the Pediatric Acute Unit as needed.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a 7 p.m.–7 a.m. shift. Physical requirements include good physical health, prolonged standing, sitting, or walking, lifting at least 50 pounds, and working in a moderately noisy environment. The role is based at St. Tammany Health System in Covington, Louisiana.

Requirements

• Successfully completed a Board Certified Nursing Program.
• Current Louisiana RN licensure.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• PALS and ALS certifications required within 90 days of hire.
• Certifications must be through an International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR)-provided course, and the course must include a manikin check-off.
• Must possess good physical health.
• Able to lift at least 50 pounds and work with a moderate level of noise.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in an acute Pediatric Emergency Department.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical activities for Pediatric Emergency Department patients.
• Use the nursing process to organize, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to individual needs.
• Supervise Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants.
• Practice according to the State Nurse Practice Act and follow hospital policies, procedures, and nursing standards.
• Support department and hospital goals and objectives.
• Float to the Pediatric Acute Unit as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed