Job Information
Catholic Health Licensed Practical Nurse Neurology Clinic SCH in Buffalo, New York
Salary: 22.13-33.19 USD
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Summary:
The Licensed Practical Nurse assigned to Sister's Health Center Neurology Clinic administers nursing care to the outpatient and is responsible for the delivery of the patient care through the process of planning, implementation and evaluation to the ages of patients served based on the areas of clinical practice, under the direction of the Office Manager, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, or Physician. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and staff information.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate of an accredited school of practical nursing required
Current New York State Licensure required
EXPERIENCE
One (1) year relevant current out-patient experience
Obtaining prior authorization experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY:
Successful completion of pharmacy test
Strong verbal and written communication skills
WORKING CONDITIONS:
May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases, occasional exposure to unpleasant patient elements, contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances, may be exposed to /occasionally exposed to patient elements, exposed to unpleasant elements (accidents, injuries and illness), subject to varying and unpredictable situations, handles emergency or crisis situations, subject to many interruptions, occasionally subjected to irregular hours, occasional pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries, handles absentee replacement on short notice, may be exposed to toxic chemicals due to photocopier, flexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of unit
Occasional extreme heavy physical effort (lift/carry 50 lbs. or more)
REQNUMBER: 31582