LPN - Endoscopy Pre Admit Testing Scheduler - Full Time (Open)

Company: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Location: Baton Rouge
Posted on: March 17, 2023

Job Description:

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.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.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 DemandsThe 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.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. (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.

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