Supv-RN Operations Coord-Endoscopy Scheduling-Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Clinic Foundation•New Orleans, LA

20h

About The Position

This role supervises nursing operations and provides point-of-care nursing services to individuals and patient cohorts in an endoscopy unit. The supervisor coordinates, delegates, and evaluates care provided by the healthcare team, serves as a resource for patient-care assessment and planning, and helps resolve problems in collaboration with unit leadership and other supervisory staff. The role also identifies staff strengths and development needs and evaluates the performance of nurses and technicians within its span of control. The position supports endoscopic procedures and provides patient care before, during, and after procedures, including patient education. It oversees coordinated care and daily unit operations, including scheduling, staffing, and access to clinical supplies and resources. The supervisor promotes evidence-based nursing practice, patient quality and safety, and compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. The job involves routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable-disease risks, and potentially hazardous medications or waste in a healthcare setting. Physical demands are classified as Medium Work, including exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required for Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
At least 1 year of relevant registered nurse experience, or 2 years of LPN experience in an acute care setting.
Current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Proficiency in endoscopic procedures.
Ability to apply aseptic techniques and work independently.
Proficiency with operational success indicators, including unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
Proficiency using computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including managing priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies and working amid interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work in stressful situations while remaining objective and professional.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
2 years of relevant registered nurse experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the surgical team during endoscopic procedures.
Provide patient care before, during, and after procedures and educate patients about treatment.
Organize, plan, supervise, and provide coordinated patient care within the unit.
Supervise, develop, and evaluate assigned departmental staff nurses and technicians.
Promote adoption of nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines to support evidence-based practice.
Manage conflict on assigned shifts and collaborate with other supervisors and unit leadership when further action is needed.
Collaborate with patient quality, safety, and experience leadership and promote related processes.
Support daily clinical operations by ensuring effective scheduling and staffing and the availability of appropriate clinical supplies and resources.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, explaining services or procedures, and requesting permissions.
Remain knowledgeable about and ensure compliance with applicable laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.