RN Scheduler - Surgery Oncology Clinic - FWCC

Ochsner LSU Health; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Ochsner LSU Health in Shreveport is seeking a qualified registered nurse to lead patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act. You will delegate, direct and assist licensed and ancillary team members while assuming accountability for quality patient outcomes.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, ongoing professional development, and adherence to nursing department philosophy.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• RN license in state of practice required.
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years relevant experience preferred.
• Computer experience required.

Responsibilities

• Thinks critically, uses the nursing process for care and scheduling.
• Schedules, communicates with and teaches diverse groups and disciplines.
• Communicates effectively, delegates and manages nursing team resources.
• Uses data to evaluate and promote change for optimal outcomes.
• Maintains professional development and privacy standards.
• Adapts communication to patient population and obtains permissions as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

Computer skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

This job serves as a leader in the provision of patient care using the nursing process within the framework of the Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association Code for Nurses and Scope & Standards of Practice. Effectively delegates, directs and assists licensed and ancillary team members. Assumes accountability for quality patient outcomes and takes initiative when collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and coordinating the patient’s plan of care. Assumes professional responsibility and accountability for his/her own practice and supports nursing department’s philosophy of nursing.

Education

Required - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Work Experience

Preferred - Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Required - 2 Years Of Relevant Experience.

Computer experience.

Certifications

Required - Current registered nurse (RN) 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.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule (e.g. 24/7, weekend, holiday, on call availability).

Job Duties

• 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.

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.

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.

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 demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work: (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible. NOTE: The constant stress and strain of maintaining a production rate pace, especially in an industrial setting, can be and is physically demanding of a worker even though the amount of force exerted is negligible.

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.

Please refer to the job description to determine whether the position you are interested in is remote or on-site.

Individuals who reside in and will work from the following areas are not eligible for remote work position: Colorado, California, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Washington, and Washington D.C.

Ochsner is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any legally protected class, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.