Per Diem Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Rego Park, Mondays & Wednesdays

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is seeking a per diem Ambulatory Care Nurse for its Faculty Group Practice in Rego Park. The nurse supports the coordination, implementation, communication, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures, and participates in quality and performance improvement activities. The role includes collecting and assessing patient health information, collaborating with licensed providers on patient-centered care plans, and providing comprehensive nursing care, including treatments, medication administration, patient monitoring, disease-prevention guidance, rehabilitation and supportive care, health teaching, and counseling.

The nurse also performs clinical tests and procedures, supports care coordination and case management, manages clinical messages and results, and provides in-person and telephone triage. The role requires collaboration with the interdisciplinary team and a commitment to patient safety, evidence-based practice, professional development, confidentiality, and a positive patient experience. The position is per diem and is based in Rego Park; the posting identifies Mondays and Wednesdays.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York.
• 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.
• For hires after September 1, 2025, an associate degree in nursing may be approved by Nursing Leadership if the candidate has at least two years of nursing experience in the applicable area and enrolls 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 and vaccinations, provide IV therapy and oxygen, deliver wound care, and perform in-person and telephone triage.
• Assess and monitor patient responses to treatments, procedures, anesthesia, testing, medications, and sedation.
• Interpret patient information, identify care needs, and consult with clinical supervisors and licensed providers on treatment plans.
• Direct, supervise, and delegate work to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, technicians, and other team members as appropriate.
• Support 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.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and serve as a support and resource for nursing staff, other clinical staff, and providers.
• Participate in clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice, and provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers; assess patients, identify unmet needs and complications, coordinate care, and provide direct nursing care.
• Collect and document clinical history and assessment data, and perform onsite testing such as point-of-care laboratory tests, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, screening tests, spirometry, and allergy skin testing.
• Perform medical and nursing treatments and procedures in accordance with the plan of care, provider orders, and New York State Board of Nursing scope of practice.
• Apply and remove dressings, perform wound care, assist with minor and major procedures, and perform other listed procedures such as catheter care, ear irrigation, and suture or staple removal.
• Administer medications by prescribed routes and protocols, facilitate medication refills by preparing orders for provider authorization in the electronic medical record, and provide IV therapy.
• Start, discontinue, and maintain peripheral and central IV lines and manage complications when appropriately certified.
• Manage clinical in-baskets and close encounters in a timely manner; receive, document, and report critical laboratory values.
• Relay clinical results and follow-up information to patients as directed, review results for urgent findings, and notify providers for verification.
• Perform triage and care or case management, provide advice within RN scope or provider direction, and escalate urgent or emergent concerns.
• Assess health and learning needs, identify barriers to care, develop and implement individualized patient-centered plans, educate patients and families, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Promote a positive patient experience by upholding NYU Langone Health values and the FGP CARES service strategy, communicating clearly, resolving concerns, and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues, site management, the Patient Access Center, and Central Billing Office to support timely service and a positive patient experience.
• Engage in 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.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.

What This Job Offers