RN Scheduler - Endoscopy - Jeff Hwy; no weekends or M-F

Position Overview

We serve as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes and takes initiative when collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and coordinating the patient’s plan of care.

Assumes professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports nursing department’s philosophy of nursing.

• Think critically, use good judgment, and appropriately apply the nursing process when delivering care and scheduling patients.
• Accurately schedule, communicate with and teach diverse groups and disciplines in timely fashion, using a variety of strategies.
• Communicate effectively, delegate and manage nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serve as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Use data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embrace concepts and behaviors that enhance customer satisfaction and employee morale and improvement in the profession of nursing, while maintaining one's own professional development with clinical knowledge, technical skills, training and credentials.
• Adapt behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient care process.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g., 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (required).
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred).

• 2 years of relevant experience (required).
• Computer experience.

• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice (required).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Medium Work:
Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue. There may be occupational risk for exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous medications or waste.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.