Director of Nursing - Med/Surg (Telemetry)

37 Days Old

Job Title 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 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 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. 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.
Location:
Covington, LA, United States
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management Occupations

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