RN Endoscopy -Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

2d

About The Position

The RN Endoscopy acts as a leader in patient care, using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, the ANA Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The nurse delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; takes accountability for quality patient outcomes; and demonstrates sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity. The role supports unit and department strategic goals and the organization’s nursing philosophy while maintaining professional responsibility and accountability for personal practice.

The RN assesses patient and family learning needs and implements appropriate teaching strategies, adapts communication and care to individual patient needs, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team. The position also involves using data to evaluate and promote change, supporting customer satisfaction and employee morale, and maintaining knowledge of applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. Duties may change and may include other related responsibilities as assigned.

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 using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to individuals at varying levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of Heavy Work: exerting 50 to 100 pounds occasionally, 25 to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds constantly.
• Ability to work in a patient care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential occupational exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste.

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 appropriate for the diverse needs of patients, families, and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicate, delegate, and manage nursing team resources, including human and fiscal resources, and serve as a leader and partner on the interdisciplinary team.
• Use data, information, and knowledge to evaluate and promote change to achieve 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.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Remain knowledgeable about current applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
• Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and concerns related to patient or employee safety, privacy, or compliance.

What This Job Offers

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