Licensed Practical Nurse ASCWNY

Job Description

Salary: 22.13-33.19 USD

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066666

Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days and Evenings

Hours:

6a-6p. No weekends, no holidays, no call 8-hour or 10-hour shift available Tuesdays and Fridays, treatment room LPN/surgical assist. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday in OR sterile core

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

EXPERIENCE

• One (1) year clinical nursing experience, BLS Required
• Critical care classes, sedation or other advanced orientation may be required based on specialty assignment

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
• 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 Rights

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