RN Endoscopy -Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Clinic Foundation • New Orleans, LA

23h

About The Position

This role provides patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and the Scope and Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; is accountable for quality patient outcomes; demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity; and contributes to unit and department goals while maintaining professional accountability and supporting the organization’s nursing philosophy.

The position includes assessing patient and family learning needs and delivering appropriate education, coordinating nursing resources, and partnering with the interdisciplinary team. The nurse adapts communication and care to each patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing themselves appropriately, explaining procedures, and requesting permissions. The role also requires keeping current with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and complying with the organization’s Compliance and Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct.

This is a patient-care role with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, specimens that may contain communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste. The stated physical demand is Heavy Work, involving exertion of 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly to move objects. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to varying levels of individuals throughout the patient-care process.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Certification in a clinical specialty area.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process effectively in the delivery of patient care.
• Assess learning needs and implement teaching strategies suited to the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team human and fiscal resources appropriately; serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change toward optimal outcomes.
• Support customer satisfaction, employee morale, and improvement in the nursing profession.
• Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
• Remain knowledgeable about current federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to the assigned area, and ensure compliance.
• Immediately report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, patient privacy, or other compliance matters.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree