RN - Endoscopy Lab - Kings Hwy - PRN

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Louisiana seeks a RN leader to provide patient care using the nursing process within professional standards. The role delegates, directs, and supports the nursing team, driving quality outcomes and aligning with unit and department goals.

The position emphasizes professional accountability, cultural sensitivity, and ongoing compliance with laws and standards. It requires experience in teaching, coordinating care, and contributing to a positive work environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN license in state of practice.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Certification in Clinical Specialty area preferred.

Responsibilities

• Effectively uses the nursing process in patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies for diverse groups.
• Communicates, delegates, and manages nursing team resources on the interdisciplinary team.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Embraces behaviors that enhance patient satisfaction and staff morale.
• Adapts communication to the patient population while respecting privacy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Graduate of nursing program

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

RN license in state of practice

BLS certification

Clinical specialty certification

Job description

This job acts as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, ANA Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs, and assists licensed and ancillary team members; assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes; exhibits sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, and religious diversity in all interactions; maintains involvement in activities aimed toward the achievement of unit and the department’s strategic goals and objectives and demonstrates professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports the company's philosophy of nursing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Education and Certifications

• Required: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
• Required: Current registered nurse (RN) license in state of practice.
• Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Preferred: Certification in Clinical Specialty area.

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.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.

Job Duties

• Effectively uses the nursing process in the delivery of patient care.
• Assesses learning needs and implements teaching strategies appropriate for the diverse needs of the patient, family and other groups or disciplines.
• Communicates, 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.
• 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 assigned.

Other Responsibilities

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.

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.

Physical and Environmental Demands

Heavy work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements exceed those for sedentary work. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluids, and tissue. The incumbent works in a patient care area, with patients and specimens that could contain communicable diseases, and has an occupational risk for exposure to hazardous medications or waste.

Ochsner 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.