Registered Nurse, Pediatric Pulmonology Clinic

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Clinic is responsible for providing professional nursing for patients following established standards and practices. Assists physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access. Coordinates patient flow, schedules appointments, procedures, tests and referrals. May serve as preceptor for clinical staff. Relies on experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities. Works under minimal supervision. Creativity is expected to perform job. May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice. The RN will also support the physician in the inpatient setting, working closely with a single pediatric pulmonologist to provide coordinated hospital-based care. Responsibilities include participating in daily rounds, assisting with bedside and operating room procedures (including bronchoscopies), supporting real-time documentation as needed, and facilitating communication among hospital teams, patients, and families. This role requires flexibility, strong clinical judgment, and the ability to function effectively in fast-paced inpatient and procedural environments while ensuring continuity of care between hospital and outpatient settings. Candidates are required to attend a one-time educational session in pediatric bronchology designed to support the development of procedural proficiency.

Requirements

Professional nursing experience.
Experience and judgment to accomplish responsibilities.
Creativity.
Flexibility.
Strong clinical judgment.
Ability to function effectively in fast-paced inpatient and procedural environments.

Nice To Haves

May lead and direct the work of others within scope of practice.

Responsibilities

Providing professional nursing for patients following established standards and practices.
Assisting physicians and staff with the daily coordination of patient care and patient access.
Coordinating patient flow, scheduling appointments, procedures, tests and referrals.
Serving as preceptor for clinical staff.
Supporting the physician in the inpatient setting, working closely with a single pediatric pulmonologist to provide coordinated hospital-based care.
Participating in daily rounds.
Assisting with bedside and operating room procedures (including bronchoscopies).
Supporting real-time documentation as needed.
Facilitating communication among hospital teams, patients, and families.
Ensuring continuity of care between hospital and outpatient settings.
Attending a one-time educational session in pediatric bronchology.