Ambulatory Care Nurse - East Meadow

NYU Langone Health • East Meadow, NY

5d • $112,360 - $117,978 • Onsite

About The Position

The Ambulatory Care Nurse supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The nurse participates in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, systematically collects patient healthcare data, and collaborates with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care. The role provides comprehensive care through treatments and medication administration, monitoring for untoward events or symptoms, disease-prevention guidance, rehabilitation and public health care, and supportive care, including health teaching and counseling.

The position includes clinical assessment, diagnostic testing, documentation in the electronic health record, patient and family education, triage, and coordination with providers and interdisciplinary care teams. The nurse may direct, supervise, and delegate work to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians as appropriate. The role also contributes to patient safety, quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, professional development, and a positive patient experience in NYU Langone Health's Faculty Group Practice.

Requirements

• Current New York Registered Professional Nurse license.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• For hires after September 1, 2025: a bachelor’s degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required. An Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved with Nursing Leadership approval, at least two years of nursing experience in an 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 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 and vaccinations, provide IV therapy and oxygen, deliver wound care, and perform phone and in-person triage.
• Assess and monitor patients’ responses to treatments, procedures, anesthesia, testing, medication, and sedation; interpret patient information and make treatment decisions as appropriate.
• Consult clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine appropriate treatment plans.
• Direct, supervise, and delegate work to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians as needed and within applicable scope and job descriptions.
• Coordinate, integrate, communicate, implement, and evaluate nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures; support patient safety reporting, quality initiatives, and clinical standards.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, support clinical staff and providers, participate in clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice, and provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy.
• Assess patients, identify unmet needs, co-morbidities, complications, barriers to care, and deviations from health; report or escalate findings to providers or emergency care as appropriate.
• Develop and implement patient-centered plans of care, coordinate care with other providers, evaluate progress toward expected outcomes, and provide health teaching and counseling.
• Collect and document clinical history and assessment data; perform onsite testing such as point-of-care laboratory testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, screenings, and other listed diagnostic tests.
• 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; assist with minor and major procedures.
• Apply and remove dressings; provide wound care; perform procedures such as catheter care, ear irrigation, suture and staple removal, and placement or removal of orthopedic appliances as assigned.
• Facilitate medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing orders in the electronic medical record for provider authorization.
• 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 in a timely manner; receive, document, report, and communicate critical, normal, and abnormal clinical results as directed.
• Perform preliminary review of results to prioritize urgent findings and notify providers for final verification; conduct care or case management for a defined patient population as needed.
• Promote patient experience by communicating clearly and professionally, anticipating patient needs, addressing inquiries, coordinating with colleagues and site management, and participating in service recovery.
• Engage in self-assessment and continuing professional development, maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, mentor peers, and report professional misconduct appropriately.
• 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 covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

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