What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Practical Nurse ASCWNY position at Catholic Health System?
Facility : Ambulatory Surgery CenterShift : Shift 1Status : Per Diem FTE : 0.150000Bargaining Unit : Catholic Health EmmausExempt from Overtime : Exempt : NoWork Schedule : Days and EveningsHours : Summary : Contributes to the company's mission and values by treating patients, visitors and staff with a friendly, helpful demeanor both in person and over the phone. Provides care in the ambulatory setting directed toward meeting both the psychosocial and physical needs of the patient. Is a resource person and teacher. Care given reflects initiative and responsibility indicative of professional expectations. Utilizes initiative and strives to maintain steady level of productivity. Is a self-starter. Is compatible and supportive; and a team player. Communicates on behalf of the patient, reflects the mission, ethics and goals of the facility, as well as the focus statement of the department.Responsibilities : EDUCATION
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
- Licensed to practice in New York StateEXPERIENCE
- One (1) year clinical nursing experience, BLS Required
- Critical care classes, sedation or other advanced orientation may be required based on specialty assignmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
- Communicates clearly and timely both verbally and in writing to advance positive patient outcomes and organizational goals and objectives
- Conducts self in a professional manner
- Demonstrating professional competence
- Communicates with a positive and caring attitude
- Demonstrates ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner
- Able to Demonstrate commitment to professional practice by :
- Adhering to professional practice standards
- Participating in Quality Improvement Process
- Adhering to principles of Patient Bill of RightsWORKING CONDITIONS : ENVIRONMENT
- May be exposed to disagreeable conditions : odors, communicable diseases, infections, injuries from patients or equipment
- Strenuous positions : pushing, lifting patients, on feet most of the day
