RN Staff Per Diem - Inpatient Wound Care

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: TBD

Summary of the Job:

Act as a consultant to assess, plan, implement, evaluate and reassess the care of patients with gastrointestinal and genitourinary stomas, continence disorders, acute/chronic wounds, fistulas and pressure injury prevention. Activities include, but are not limited to, use of the nursing process in the utilization of skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care as it relates to the specific needs of the patient.

Provide physical, emotional, and social rehabilitation of patients and their family/caregiver. Have an understanding of wound/ostomy care concepts and use of special modalities related to both. RN works within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follows hospital policies and procedures. The RN also complies with hospital and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities.

Minimum Qualifications: Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.

Minimum one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse, and two (2) years of wound care experience. Previous wound and/or ostomy experience in an acute or outpatient setting required. Current LA RN Licensure and Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required 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. Wound and/or Ostomy Certification encouraged

Proficient use of electronic medical record and use of equipment for clinical photo documentation, excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective teaching skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited Wound Ostomy Continence Nurse (WOCN) program preferred, Current Wound and Ostomy Certification preferred. Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification is encouraged.

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

Contact Information:

Hedda L Lacoste, HR Talent Partner

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

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.