St. Tammany Parish Hospital·Covington, Louisiana
The Certified Nursing Assistant assists nursing staff in performing routine patient care for a designated group of patients. This includes supporting daily healthcare activities within the Telemetry Medicine unit.
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: 42 Work Shift: 7am - 7pm Summary of the Job: The Certified Nursing Assistant assists the nursing staff in performing routine patient care for a group of patients for a designated period of time.
Current Nursing Assistant certification validated from the LA Department of Health and Hospitals registry. Current BLS certification 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.
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.), stooping, crouching 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 hold a current Nursing Assistant certification validated by the LA Department of Health and Hospitals registry. A current BLS certification from an ILCOR-provided course with a manikin check-off is also required.
Market context
Support-services roles in Louisiana are often steady-demand positions in hospitals and care settings, especially when facilities need staff who can work safely around patients and clinical teams. These jobs are competitive because employers often prefer candidates with CNA credentials, BLS/CPI training, and prior hospital or telemetry experience. Before applying, confirm your certification status and note that the job requirements and benefits shown here are AI-summarized from the original job description, which can save you time researching each posting.
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