RN Scheduler (M-F, no nights, days or weekends) Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Ochsner Health is committed to serving, healing, leading, educating, and innovating since 1942, recognizing that dedicated employees are key to patient care and organizational success. This RN Scheduler role is a leadership position in patient care, utilizing the nursing process within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Code for Nurses, and Scope & Standards of Practice. The individual will effectively delegate, direct, and assist licensed and ancillary team members, taking accountability for quality patient outcomes and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care. The role requires professional responsibility and accountability for one's own practice, supporting the nursing department's philosophy. The job description outlines primary duties and responsibilities, which are subject to change at the company's discretion, and emphasizes the ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• 2 years of relevant experience.
• Computer experience.
• Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.
• 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).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Responsibilities

• Thinks critically, uses good judgment, and appropriately uses the nursing process when delivering care and with the scheduling of patients.
• Accurately schedules, communicates with and teaches diverse groups and disciplines accurately, effectively and in a timely fashion, using a variety of strategies.
• Communicates effectively, delegates and manages nursing team resources (human and fiscal) properly and serves as a leader and partner on the Interdisciplinary Team.
• Uses data, information and knowledge to evaluate and promote change in order to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces 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.
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.
• Maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees