Endoscopy RN (PRN)

Summary of the Job

Responsible and accountable for a group of patients during a designated time frame. Provides care to these patients via therapeutic use of self, the nursing process, the environment/instrumentation, and other health care team members. Supervises the activities of Endoscopy Technicians and Scheduler.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from a NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Current LA RN Licensure.
• Current LA RN Licensure, Current BLS, ALS, and PALS certifications through any International Liaison Committee on Resuscitation (ILCOR) provided courses such as but not limited to: Ochsner Health System, American Heart Association, and American Red Cross.
• The ILCOR course must include a manikin check off.
• ALS, PALS required on hire or obtained within 6 months.
• Endoscopy, critical care, emergency or strong medical-surgical nursing experience required.

Physical Demands

• Must possess good physical health.
• Some requirements include but are not limited to standing, sitting or walking for long periods of time.
• Lifting up to 99 pounds is required.
• Must be able to work with a moderate level of noise.
• Physical Effort required: Constant (67%-100%) - handling/feeling, talking, hearing, seeing; Frequently (34%-66%) - lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, balancing, stooping, crouching, reaching; Occasionally (1%-33%) - climbing (stairs, ladders, etc.).