Job Information
Catholic Health Nurse Practitioner Primary Care Family Health Center SCH in Buffalo, New York
Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital
Shift: Shift 1
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: Yes
Work Schedule: Days
Hours: 8:00am to 4:00pm
Summary:
Provides medical care in support of professional medical staff. Provides a variety of medical services to patients in accordance with established laws and procedures. Works cooperatively with other health professionals under the direct supervision of a physician.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with current NYS RN license required
Completion of an accredited Masters degree or higher program for Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner program
Current NYS license as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner, or Family Nurse Practitioner
Nurse Practitioner Certification required
If a Family Nurse Practitioner, must successfully complete 34 hours of Continuing Education modules by the National Certification Corporation (NCC) within the first three (3) months of hire as outlined below:
Pharmacology in Pregnancy (5 hours)
Maternal Physiology (5 hours)
Fetal Assessment (2 hours)
Maternal Risk Factors (2 hours)
Menstrual Disorders (10 hours)
Reproductive Age Issues in Women’s Health (10 hours)
EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years’ experience as a Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner preferred or three (3) years of experience as a Family Nurse Practitioner with active practice experience in gynecologic care
Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a RN, preferably in Labor and Delivery and/or Post-Partum required
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Certification in BLS required
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is demanding and stressful at times
Visual and auditory acuity are essential
Works indoors in a well lighted, well ventilated area
May be exposed to communicable diseases