LPN-Scheduler - Endoscopy - Ochsner Baton Rouge - Full Time

We've made a lot of progress since opening the doors in 1942, but one thing has never changed - our commitment to serve, heal, lead, educate, and innovate.

We believe that every award earned, every record broken and every patient helped is because of the dedicated employees who fill our hallways.

At Ochsner, whether you work with patients every day or support those who do, you are making a difference and that matters.

Come make a difference at Ochsner Health and discover your future today!

This job, under general supervision, schedules patients for ordered procedures according to guidelines set forth by the department and within the framework of the nurse practice acts.

Uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care such as assessments, planning, and evaluations.

Education

Required - Graduate of approved training school.

Work Experience

Required - None.

Certifications

Required - Current licensed practical nurse (LPN) license in state of practice.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

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.

Knowledge of age specific community resources as well as assess / interpret age specific data.

Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24 / 7, weekend, holiday, on call availability) and travel throughout and between facilities.

Job Duties

Involves the patient and / or family into the scheduling practice to provide individualized care and positive patient outcomes.

Collaborates with physicians and their associated office personnel integrating appropriate reference materials.

Involves patient and / or caregivers into the scheduling practice to provide individualized care and positive patient outcomes.

Delegates and assigns appropriate nursing interventions to unlicensed team members within their scope of practice.

Exhibits competence in the safe / effective administration of medications and prescribed therapies utilizing appropriate reference materials.

Exhibits appropriate judgment in scheduling practices, response to treatment, and communication with team members.

Participates in the development and implementation of individualized orders and testing modalities related to the ordered procedures.

Trains personnel, effectively utilize manpower resources, and accommodates fluctuating variables on the unit.

Maintains annual regulatory / clinical requirements and documentation per policy.

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.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.

Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.

This employer 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.

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands

The physical essential functions of this job include (but are not limited to) the following : Frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force to move objects;

occasionally exerting up to 100 pounds of force. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid and tissue.

The incumbent works in a patient care area; works in an area where patients enter; works directly with patients; and / or works with specimens that could contain diseases.

There may be an occupational risk for exposure to all communicable diseases.

Because the incumbent works within a healthcare setting, there may be occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or hazardous waste within the environment through receipt, transport, storage, preparation, dispensing, administration, cleaning and / or disposal of contaminated waste.

The risk level of exposure may increase depending on the essential job duties of the role.

Employee Core Benefits Package Includes : Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage Life insurance & Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Short-term and long-term disability Retirement plan Paid-time off (vacation / sick / personal days) / paid holidays Paid parental leave *Benefits are subject to change at any time