Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Boca Raton, Florida

NYU Langone Health • Boca Raton, FL

5d • 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 role participates in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, systematically collects patient healthcare data, and collaborates with licensed providers to develop patient-centered care plans. The nurse provides comprehensive direct care, including treatment and medication administration, monitoring for adverse symptoms or events, disease-prevention guidance, rehabilitation and public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief, health teaching, and counseling.

The position provides assessment, triage, testing, procedures, medication and IV therapy, wound care, patient and family education, and care coordination. It includes collaboration with providers and interdisciplinary colleagues, delegation and oversight of appropriate care-team tasks, support for clinical quality and safety initiatives, and a focus on evidence-based practice, professional development, and a positive patient experience. The nurse works in accordance with provider orders, organizational policies, and applicable nursing scope-of-practice requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; a baccalaureate degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
• A Diploma or Associate's Degree in Nursing requires at least one year of experience in conjunction with plans to earn a baccalaureate degree.
• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in Florida.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Fluent written and spoken English-language skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, including patient-safety initiatives and quality measures such as MIPS and care-gap management.
• Perform physical examinations and diagnostic tests; collect patient histories and clinical assessment data; 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 by providers.
• Administer medications, vaccinations, oxygen, and IV therapy; provide wound care; and perform in-person and telephone triage for clinical concerns.
• Assess and monitor patient responses to treatments, procedures, anesthesia, testing, medication administration, and sedation; interpret patient information and make treatment decisions as appropriate.
• Consult with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine treatment plans, report critical or abnormal findings, and escalate urgent or emergent concerns.
• Direct, supervise, and delegate appropriate tasks to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, technicians, and other care-team members to support patient care and clinic flow.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy and delegate and oversee appropriate nursing interventions to implement care plans.
• Coordinate patient care with interdisciplinary providers and other health professionals; perform care or case management for a defined population as needed.
• Perform onsite testing, including point-of-care laboratory testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, auditory and visual tests, screening, fetal monitoring and non-stress tests, spirometry, allergy skin testing, and bladder and tuberculosis testing.
• Perform nursing and medical procedures, including hot and cold applications, orthopedic appliance and cast or splint placement or removal, suture and staple removal, urinary catheter care and procedures, ear irrigation, and assistance with minor and major procedures.
• Apply and remove dressings and perform wound care; start, discontinue, and maintain peripheral and central IV lines and manage complications within applicable certification and scope requirements.
• 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; document and report critical laboratory values and communicate clinical results and follow-up as directed by providers.
• Collect and analyze patient assessment data, identify health needs and barriers to care, determine nursing diagnoses, and report deviations requiring provider diagnosis or treatment.
• Develop and implement individualized, patient-centered plans of care with patients, establish expected outcomes and goals, and evaluate patient progress.
• Educate patients and families to support healthy adjustment to changes in health status and promote health and well-being, considering age, cultural, learning, and communication needs.
• Uphold NYU Langone Health's mission, vision, values, and service standards and promote a positive patient experience in every encounter.
• Communicate professionally with patients and colleagues, collaborate to resolve inquiries and service issues, anticipate patient needs, participate in service recovery, and escalate concerns when appropriate.
• Share opportunities to improve patient experience and access, collaborate with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office teams, and support staff understanding of Access Agreement principles.
• Engage in self-assessment and professional development, maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, apply new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology, and mentor peers and colleagues.
• Identify and report professional misconduct appropriately and maintain ethical obligations, including respect for patient confidentiality and rights.
• 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 well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time