Registered Nurse ASC

Job Description

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center Lockport

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.400000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours: eight hour shifts, 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 8a-4p, 9a-5p. 10a-6p

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 State
• BLS Certified

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year clinical nursing experience strongly preferred
• ACLS required, must take or renew ACLS within 90 days of hire

KNOWLEDGE, 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
• Communicates with a positive and caring attitude
• Demonstrates ability to perform work in an accurate and timely manner
• Demonstrates professional competence by maintaining applicable certifications and educational mandates
• Must possess basic computer skills and knowledge of Electronic Health Record
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals
• Ability to solve practical problems

WORKING 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