Director of Nursing - Med/Surg (Telemetry)

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Summary of the Job: 

Provides administrative leadership for the Telemetry Medicine Unit for care of hospitalized patients. The Director supports the daily clinical operations and a team of outstanding frontline clinicians. The Director serves as a role model for customer service, quality, best practice, and innovation. He/she is accountable for the delivery of competent, compassionate, and efficient care of patients on a 24-hour basis.
 
Minimum Qualifications:

Current LA RN licensure. Five (5) years clinical experience in the care of hospitalized patients, plus two (2) years of progressive management experience which may include Charge Nurse and/or Supervisory roles. 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. 
 
Preferred Qualifications:

BSN and MSN degrees or related field is preferred.  RN-BC preferred.  Preferred experience for this position includes:  Care of telemetry and medicine hospitalized patients.
 
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%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching

EMPLOYMENT

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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.