Ambulatory Care Nurse - Cardio - Lake Success

NYU Langone Health • Village of Lake Success, NY

2d • $117,978 - $117,978

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring an Ambulatory Care Nurse for its Cardio practice in Lake Success. The nurse supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The role includes participating in site and organizational quality and performance-improvement activities; systematically collecting patient health data; and collaborating with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care. The nurse provides comprehensive care through treatment and medication administration, monitoring for untoward events or symptoms, disease-prevention guidance, rehabilitation and public-health care, and supportive care for symptom relief, health teaching, and counseling.

The role provides direct patient care across assessment, testing, procedures, treatment, medication and IV therapy, patient monitoring, triage, care coordination, and education. The nurse works with providers and an interdisciplinary care team, supports quality and patient-safety initiatives, and contributes to a healing, humane, and caring environment. The nurse also upholds NYU Langone Health’s service standards and values, supports a positive patient experience, and maintains current nursing knowledge and professional competence.

Requirements

• Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• If hired after September 1, 2025: a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution is required. An associate degree in nursing may be approved contingent on Nursing Leadership approval, at least two years of nursing experience in the applicable area, and enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program to be completed within two years of hire.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests; collect patient health histories and document information in the electronic health record.
• Provide patients and families with information, counseling, and education about test results and treatment plans as directed.
• Administer medications, including vaccinations, IV therapy, and oxygen; provide wound care; and perform in-person and telephone triage for clinical concerns.
• Assess and monitor patient responses to treatments, procedures, and anesthesia; interpret patient information and make treatment decisions as appropriate.
• Consult with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine treatment plans.
• Direct, supervise, and delegate to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency.
• Support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.
• Ensure clinical compliance with patient-safety initiatives and reporting, and support quality initiatives such as MIPS and care-gap management.
• Participate in activities related to NYU Langone clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies, and support the missions, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of NYU Langone, Nursing Departments, and FGP.
• Coordinate on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane, and caring environment; collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and promote collegial relationships.
• Serve as a support and resource for nursing staff, other clinical staff, and providers; participate in clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice activities.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy and delegate and oversee nursing interventions within applicable job descriptions and licensure or certification.
• Pursue professional growth and development, maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, apply new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology, and mentor peers and colleagues.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers; assess patient needs, identify unmet needs or complications, coordinate care, and provide direct care.
• Collect and document clinical history and assessment data; perform onsite testing such as point-of-care laboratory testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, and other testing listed in the posting.
• Perform medical and nursing treatments and procedures according to the plan of care, provider orders, and New York State Board of Nursing scope of practice, including wound care and assisting with minor and major procedures.
• Monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, testing, medication administration, treatment, or sedation.
• Administer medications by the listed routes according to provider orders or protocols, nursing medication-administration rights, and organizational policies; facilitate medication refills by preparing orders for provider authorization in the electronic medical record.
• Administer IV therapy, start and discontinue peripheral IV lines, maintain peripheral and central IV lines, and manage complications with appropriate certification.
• Manage clinical in-baskets and close encounters promptly; receive, document, and report critical laboratory values; relay results and follow-up information as directed; and review results to prioritize urgent findings for provider verification.
• Perform triage for patient clinical concerns, escalate as appropriate, provide advice within RN scope or provider direction, and coordinate care or case management for a defined patient population as needed.
• Identify health deviations and barriers to care; collect and analyze assessment data; report or escalate deviations; identify expected outcomes and risks; assess learning needs; develop and implement individualized patient-centered care plans; educate patients and families; and evaluate progress.
• Promote a positive patient experience by upholding NYU Langone’s mission, vision, and values; applying the CARES service principles; communicating clearly and warmly; collaborating to resolve patient inquiries; anticipating needs; applying the LEARN service-recovery model; and sharing opportunities to improve patient experience and access.
• Collaborate with the Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office, and help ensure practice staff understand Access Agreement principles.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Holistic employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level