Registered Nurse ASCWNY

Facility: Ambulatory Surgery Center Shift: Shift 1 Status: Full Time FTE: 1.066667 Bargaining Unit: Catholic Health Emmaus Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days and Evenings Hours: Five 8hr days, no weekends, no holidays, no call, hours vary. Start anywhere between 545-8am depending on the day and the department Summary: The Ambulatory Surgery Unit Registered Nurse is responsible for delivery of patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working with ancillary personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the ambulatory surgery setting. Responsibilities: Educational Requirements: Meets and is current and competent with all NYS licensure requirements. Not limited to Infection Control and Child Abuse mandatory reporting. Experience Requirements: Four (4) years medical/surgical experience strongly preferredBLS current registration or within one year of hireACLS/PALS required within one year of hire Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to perform technical aspects of job with unit-based equipment. Ability to work in a team environmentAbility to work across Service LineAbility to meet demands of unit staffing - need for increased census and acuity. Adaptable to inside and outside environmental conditions. Normal heat, light space, and safe working environment; typical of most officeOccasional exposure to one or more mildly unpleasant physical conditions.