Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - OB/GYN

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

12h • $117,978 - $121,478

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking an Ambulatory Care Nurse for its Faculty Group Practice (FGP) OB/GYN team. The nurse supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The role includes participating in quality and performance improvement activities; systematically collecting patient health data; and collaborating with licensed providers to develop patient-centered care plans and achieve expected outcomes.

The nurse provides comprehensive ambulatory care, including assessments, diagnostic testing, medication and treatment administration, wound care, patient monitoring, triage, health teaching, counseling, and coordination with interdisciplinary care teams. The role also supports patient safety, clinical quality initiatives, evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and a positive patient experience. Care is delivered in accordance with provider orders, organizational policies, and the New York State Board of Nursing scope of practice.

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 effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.
• Women's Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical examinations, diagnostic tests, and patient assessments; collect health histories and document clinical information in the electronic health record.
• Provide information, counseling, and education to patients and families about test results and treatment plans as directed by providers.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, oxygen, and IV therapy; provide wound care; and perform phone and in-person triage for clinical concerns.
• Assess and monitor patient responses to treatments, procedures, anesthesia, testing, and sedation; interpret patient information and make treatment decisions within the role's scope.
• Consult clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine treatment plans, and escalate urgent or emergent findings as appropriate.
• Direct, supervise, and delegate work to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, technicians, and other health care team members as appropriate.
• Support coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety initiatives, reporting, quality initiatives, clinical standards, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, providers, and other health care professionals to coordinate patient care and promote collegial relationships.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy and serve as a resource for nursing staff, other clinical staff, and providers.
• Participate in clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice activities; maintain nursing knowledge and competence and pursue professional development.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers; assess patient needs, identify comorbidities or complications, coordinate care, and provide direct care and health counseling.
• Perform onsite testing, including point-of-care laboratory testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, vision and hearing tests, screenings, fetal monitoring, non-stress tests, spirometry, allergy skin testing, bladder testing, and TB skin testing and result evaluation.
• Perform nursing treatments and procedures in accordance with the plan of care, provider orders, and applicable scope of practice, including applications, orthopedic appliances, cast and splint placement or removal, suture and staple removal, urinary catheter care, bladder irrigation, and ear irrigation.
• Assist with minor and major procedures; apply and remove dressings; and perform wound care.
• Administer medications by prescribed routes and manage peripheral and central IV lines, including starting and discontinuing peripheral IVs and managing complications when appropriately certified.
• Facilitate medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing orders for provider authorization in the electronic medical record.
• Manage clinical in-baskets and close encounters in a timely manner; receive, document, and report critical laboratory values; and relay clinical results and follow-up information as directed.
• Perform preliminary review of results to prioritize urgent findings and notify providers for verification.
• Provide care and case management for a defined patient population through multidisciplinary plans as needed.
• Identify health and well-being concerns, assess learning needs and barriers to care, develop individualized patient-centered care plans, educate patients and families, implement interventions, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Promote a positive patient experience by upholding NYU Langone Health's mission, values, and service standards; communicate clearly and warmly with patients; collaborate to resolve inquiries; and support service recovery and patient access improvements.
• Maintain ethical obligations, patient confidentiality, and respect for patients' rights; identify 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 addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time