RN Cardiopulmonary Services (stph)

Job Description

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:
The RN is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility for patients enrolled in the cardiac rehabilitation and pulmonary rehabilitation program. The RN will facilitate restoration and maintenance of the patient’s optimal physiological, psychological, social, vocational, and emotional status through a multidisciplinary approach that includes the family, hospital departments, and community resources.  The RN coordinates activities between Phases I, II, III and Maintenance Program.  Utilizing the nursing process, the RN focuses on the cardiopulmonary and musculoskeletal systems, risk factors, learning needs and barriers, and functional capacity.  The RN also works closely with the patient’s physician to coordinate patient admission, exercise prescription, evaluation of progress and interventional needs, thus assisting with the continuum of care. This position evaluates the patient’s progress toward goals and recognizes potential emergency situations during exercise. ​

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current LA RN Licensure

• One year of recent critical care or telemetry experience required. Cardiac or Pulmonary Rehab experience 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.    

• Good communication and writing skills, works independently.

 
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%) - seeing
Frequently (34%-66%)- lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling, talking, hearing
Occasionally (1%-33%)- climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stopping, crouching

Contact Information:

Bronwyn P Doyle, AVP Workforce Strategy

Talent Acquisition - Human Resources

bdoyle@stph.org | (985) 8984565

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.