LPN Per Diem - Emergency Care Services (Night Shift)
Covington, Louisiana
Health system employer
Posted Aug 18
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- ER
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Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Per Diem
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- LPN
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About this role
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
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Summary of the Job
Performs clerical function for a designated time frame in accordance with the standards and procedures of the hospital.
Minimum
Qualifications
Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program. Current Louisiana LPN Licensure. Previous ED or Urgent Care experience preferred.
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. ALS required within 6 months of hire
Demonstrated communication, time management and organizational skills required. Must have typing and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and be able to perform detail oriented tasks.
Physical Effort required
Constant (67%-100%) – hearing, seeing Frequently (34%-66%) - reaching, handling/feeling, talking Occasionally (1%-33%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, 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.
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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.
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.
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Requirements
- Successfully completed Board Certified Nursing Program. Current Louisiana LPN Licensure. Previous ED or Urgent Care experience preferred.
- 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. ALS required within 6 months of hire
- Demonstrated communication, time management and organizational skills required. Must have typing and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and be able to perform detail oriented tasks.
Place
- City
- Covington, Louisiana
- Median rent
- $1,396/mo
- Local household income
- $75,851/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Covington area index 92.7, where 100 is the national average.
Covington sits on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, about 45 minutes from New Orleans. Its historic downtown features oak-lined streets, local shops, and riverside views along the Tchefuncte River. A slower-paced alternative to the city, popular with healthcare commuters seeking small-town charm near metro access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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You would be walking into a not-for-profit hospital that has sat in Covington since 1954. St. Tammany Health System describes the work as caring with excellence, compassion, and teamwork, and serving western St. Tammany Parish with integrated healthcare. On the…
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