St. Tammany Health System·Covington, Louisiana
The RN is responsible for providing patient care through the nursing process and performing pre-operative assessments via visits or phone calls. They also supervise medical assistants and phlebotomists while collaborating with physician offices for documentation.
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: 20 Work Shift: (M-F) 8am - 4:30pm.
Three 8-hr days one week and two 8-hr days the next week.
Summary of the Job: Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame and to provide care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members.
Supervises the activities of Medical Assistants/Phlebotomist.
Performs Pre-Op assessments via visit or phone call.
Compiles needed documentation for the chart, and collaborates with physician offices to gather needed information.
Successfully completed Board Certified nursing program. Current Louisiana RN licensure. Five (5) years of Medical/Surgical Peri-operative nursing experience in a Pre-Admit, Pre-Op, Operating Room or PACU setting preferred. Current BLS 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. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; EKG testing skills; Basic EKG interpretation skills; Port-a-cath access skills 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%) - talking, hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, reaching, handling/feeling Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), stooping, crouching Contact Information: Jennifer Saint, HR Talent Partner Talent Acquisition - Human Resources EMPLOYMENT 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, which can be found by clicking here, 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. 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.
Candidates must be a Board Certified RN with current Louisiana licensure and BLS certification. Five years of experience in Medical/Surgical Peri-operative nursing is preferred.
Market context
In Louisiana, nursing roles typically see steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and community care settings, especially for RNs with current licensure and recent clinical experience. These roles can be competitive because employers often look for candidates who can start quickly, meet certification and driving requirements, and handle patient care with limited onboarding. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, and confirm your RN license, CPR certification, and driver’s license are current before applying.
