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.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Work Shift: Day Shift
JOB SUMMARY:
The Registered Nurse is a licensed registered nurse responsible and accountable for providing diabetes education in the inpatient and outpatient settings and through community and professional education services.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Graduation from accredited program for specific field of health care professional. (Registered Nurse)
Current state licensure. Minimum of three years clinical experience. Additional, diabetes education experience highly preferred (inpatient and/or outpatient setting)
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) strongly preferred. Applicants are encouraged to successfully complete the Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification examination within 6 months of obtaining the required experience hours and not to exceed 2 years from date of hire Once certification is obtained, the job title will be updated to Registered Nurse, Certified Diabetes Educator. 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.
Contact Information:
Hedda L Lacoste, 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
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, 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.
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