Supv-RN Operations Coord-Endoscopy Scheduling-Jefferson Highway

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

23h

About The Position

This role supervises and provides point-of-care nursing for individuals and cohorts of patients within an endoscopy unit. The supervisor coordinates, delegates, and oversees care delivered by licensed nurses, registered nurses, and patient care technicians; serves as a resource for patient-care assessment, planning, and evaluation; and works with unit leadership and other supervisors to resolve problems and evaluate staff performance. The position also supports endoscopic procedures and daily clinical operations, including staffing, scheduling, supplies, and other resources. The role requires an active RN license and BLS certification, along with the applicable nursing education and experience. The work takes place in a patient-care environment with exposure risks including blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. The position has medium physical demands, including exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is required for all Ochsner Magnet Facilities.
At least 1 year of relevant experience as a registered nurse, or 2 years of experience as an LPN 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 in a self-directed manner.
Proficiency in operational success indicators, including unit productivity, expense management, regulatory requirements, and quality indicators.
Proficiency with computers, software, and web-based applications.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient-care process.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage priorities and projects involving multiple constituencies.
Strong time-management skills and ability to work with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
Ability to work in stressful situations while remaining objective and professional.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including exerting 20–50 pounds of force occasionally, 10–25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly.
Ability to work in a patient-care environment with routine exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potential exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
At least 2 years of relevant experience as a registered nurse.

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 nursing protocols and clinical practice guidelines that 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, staffing, clinical supplies, and resources are available for patient care.
Adapt communication and care to the specific patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself, explaining services or procedures, requesting permissions, and adapting communication style.
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 compliance concerns.
Perform other related duties as assigned.