Ambulatory Care Nurse - Huntington

1150143_RR Job ID: _RR · NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. · We are a major regional healthcare res ...

Job description

1150143_RR Job ID: _RR

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery.

We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services.

At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ambulatory Care Nurse - Huntington.

In this role, the successful candidate will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.

In this role, the Ambulatory Care Nurse will participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, collect patient healthcare data systematically using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments, and collaborate with licensed providers to develop patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes.

The Ambulatory Care Nurse provides comprehensive care in support of all patients manifested requirements through:

administration of treatments and medication, acting as a sentinel for untoward events or symptoms, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counseling.

Job Responsibilities

Specific activities include, but are not limited to:
Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
Collects patient health history
Records information in electronic health record
Provides information, counsel, and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed

Administers medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen administration), provides comprehensive wound care, and performs phone and in-person patient triage for clinical concerns.

Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments, procedures, and anesthesia.
Assesses and interprets patient information, making treatment decisions as appropriate
Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patients
Directs, supervises, and delegates to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency
Performs other duties as needed

Clinical Responsibilities

Supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures
Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
Supports key quality initiatives (e.g. MIPS, Care gap management) to impact clinical outcome measures.
Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities.
Participates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of NYULH, Departments of Nursing, and FPG
Participates in coordination of on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships.
Serves as a support and resource for nursing, other clinical staff and providers
Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice.

Embraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients' rights to confidentiality.

(NYSED, 2009)
Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy
Functions as a respectful member of the health care team.

Delegates and oversees specific nursing interventions to implement patient care plans to members of the health care team as deemed appropriate by job description and license/certification.

Professional

Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development
Seeks, acquires and maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as FGP Ambulatory Nurse.
Procures and applies new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology
Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
Maintains awareness of current patient centered, evidence-based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care delivery
Acts as a mentor to peers and colleagues
Fulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriately

Implementation / Provision of Care

Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers: (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, certified midwife, physician assistants, podiatrists)

Assessment:

Assess patients, identify unmet patient needs and plan comprehensive care to meet those needs in relation to the patient's illness, condition or disability.

Case-findin

g:
Identify unidentified co-morbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be ordered.

Co-ordination: Integrate care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists, physical therapists, social workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, dieticians, navigators, and discharge planners.

Provision of direct care services:
Provides physical care in the entire patient's manifested requirements including but not limited to

administration of treatments and medication, acting as a sentinel for untoward events or symptoms, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counseling.

TASK/PROCEDURE

Collects and documents patient clinical historical and assessment data.
Performs onsite testing, e


g:

POC lab testing, EKG, specimen collection (including phlebotomy), auditory & visual test, psychiatric & physical risk screening, fetal monitoring (ante partum) and non-stress test, spirometry, allergy skin testing, bladder, tb skin testing and result evaluation.

Performs medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care, provider orders, and NYSBON scope of practice.
Perform procedures, e


g:

hot & cold applications, placement/ removal of orthopedic appliances, casts, splints, suture and staple removal, urinary bladder irrigation w/ and w/o chemotherapy, insertion/removal/catheter care of urinary catheter, ear irrigation.

Applies and removes dressings, and performs wound care
Assists with Minor and Major Procedures
Performs patient monitoring including pre, intra, post procedure, testing, medication administration, medical/surgical treatment and/or sedation

Provides medication administration:
(IM, PO, SQ, ID, IV topical, inhalation, ocular, vaginal, rectal) as per provider orders or protocols to patients in practice, following nursing rights of medication administration and organizational policies. This includes oxygen therapy.
Facilitates medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing order for provider (prospective) authorization in EMR.

Administers IV therapy:
including blood, blood products, IV fluids, chemotherapy (with proper certification), IV medications via peripheral or central venous devices.
Starts and discontinues peripheral IV lines.
Maintains peripheral and central IV lines and manages complications with appropriate certification

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York.

If hired after 9/1/25:

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing required; Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved contingent upon approval from Nursing Leadership, with a minimum of two years nursing experience in applicable area and enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program to be completed within 2 years of hire.

Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.

Required Licenses:
Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert

Preferred Qualifications

ACLS certification. Spoken mastery of a second language strongly preferred.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work.

Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package.

Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement.

The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support.

Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-bein

g:
physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters.

Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.

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The salary range for the role is $112, $137,110.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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