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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
38
Summary of the Job:
This individual is employed by St. Tammany Health System (STHS) for the purpose of coordinating the care of the medical and surgical patients of Northlake Surgical. Major areas of responsibilities include:
Hospital & Clinic medical & surgical management of pediatric to geriatric patients. Participation in multidisciplinary rounds as necessary. Required to work primarily day shift and alternate other shifts, weekends, and/or holidays as indicated. On-Call will be as required. Performing and documenting a H&P signed by the physician within 24 hours. Rounding. Writing orders within scope of practice. Collecting diagnostic test results. Documentation in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Performing and documenting discharge summaries. Care planning, follow-up visits, updating treatment plan including medications, ordering and interpreting lab & documentation in the medical record as appropriate. Perform office and hospital based procedures as appropriate per scope of practice and training.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; Current Louisiana State APRN 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. Strong computer skills. Eligible for limited prescriptive authority in Louisiana as approved by St Tammany Parish Hospital. Good organizational skills. Ability to be courteous and respectful when interacting with patients and family members. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain CME per licensure and clinic protocols.
Preferred Qualifications:
3-5 years of related experience preferred.
Physical Demands:
Must possess good physical health. Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time. Lifting at least 20 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
Physical Effort required:
Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching
EMPLOYMENT
Each St. Tammany Health System staff member is expected to conduct himself or herself according to our mission, vision and values. Please take time to review those expectations, which can be found by clicking here , before applying for employment. If you feel you are unable to demonstrate those characteristics, we respectfully request that you do not proceed with the application process.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
St. Tammany Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. St. Tammany Health System is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability status, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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