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.

Work Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Summary:
Directs the Cardiovascular Department providing services in a hospital setting.  Works with Administration and serves on committees to establish polices and programs and administers such programs.  Determines polices and defines scope of services to be rendered to the customers of the facility.  Assumes responsibility for development and administration of standards and procedures related to personnel, including staff development, budget, and physical facilities. Establishes and maintains relationships with other departments, agencies and organizations in community toward meeting community needs and services.  Prepares, distributes, and maintains variety of reports.  Inspects departmental operations and facilities to ensure the department meets Joint Commission standards and applicable regulatory requirements.
 
Minimum Qualifications: 

Graduate of an accredited University with a minimum BA degree; Master’s in Business or Healthcare Management preferred.  Must have a minimum of five (5) years of management experience. RN or RT licensure required. Working knowledge of computer software to include, but not be limited to:  Microsoft Word, Power-Point, and Excel.  Good decision making and problem solving skills; knowledge of reimbursement issues in healthcare, knowledge of managing a budget in a healthcare setting; knowledge of quality control and performance improvement issues.
 
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.  
Physical Effort required:        
Constant (67%-100%) – talking, hearing, and seeing
Frequently (34%-66%) - NONE
Occasionally (1%-33%) – lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.), balancing, stooping, reaching, handling/feeling

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.