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.
Keywords: Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Baton Rouge , LPN - Endoscopy Pre Admit Testing Scheduler - Full Time (Open), Healthcare , Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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