RN Staff - Cath Lab; Outpatient Cardiology Center

Position: RN Staff - Cath Lab (New Outpatient Cardiology Center)
many 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:

40

Work Shift:

Monday - Friday:
Times to Be Determined | No Nights, Calls, Holidays or Weekends!

Type(s):
Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Summary of the Job:

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and providing care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. The Cath Lab RN is accountable for planning, directing, & participating in the care of patients undergoing invasive procedures of a diagnostic and therapeutic nature. Performs essential functions needed to carry out moderate/conscious sedation, diagnostic angiography, cardiovascular interventional procedures, pacemaker implants, etc.

Minimum Qualifications:

1 year cardiac cath lab, critical care, or emergency room experience preferred. Candidates with previous cardiac nursing experience or other procedural experience such as endoscopy, interventional radiology, surgery, etc. may be considered.

Current RN Louisiana licensure. CCRN or CVRN preferred. Current BLS and ALS 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

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 50 pounds is required. Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.

Physical Effort required:

Constant (67%-100%) - hearing, seeing

Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, handling/feeling, talking

Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), crouching, crawling, reaching

Contact Information:

Reuben K. Dunn, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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.