St. Tammany Parish Hospital - Covington, LA
posted 4 days ago
About the position
The Registered Nurse is responsible for the coordination of clinical activities for the NICU patient. 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. Registered Nurses also supervise the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants and Certified Nursing Assistants. Registered Nurses work within the framework of the State Nurse Practice Act and follow hospital policies and procedures. The Registered Nurse also complies with hospital and nursing standards in the performance of job duties and responsibilities. The Registered Nurse will support the goals and objectives of the department and of the hospital. Nursing staff within Children's Services areas are required to float to PICU and Pediatrics as needed.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate clinical activities for NICU patients.
- Utilize nursing process skills in organization, planning, implementing, evaluating, and providing care.
- Supervise activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, Unit Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants.
- Comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Support departmental and hospital goals and objectives.
- Float to PICU and Pediatrics as needed.
Requirements
- Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program.
- Current LA RN licensure.
- 1 year of level IV NICU experience within the past 12 months or 2 years Level III NICU experience within the past 3 years.
- BLS required upon hire.
- NRP and PALS required within 90 days of hire.
- Certifications may be through any ILCOR provided courses.
