Ambulatory Care Nurse - Gyn - Patchogue

NYU Langone Health • Village of Patchogue, NY

4d • $117,978 - $117,978 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring an Ambulatory Care Nurse for its Gyn practice in Patchogue. The nurse supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The role contributes to site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities and works with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care.

The nurse provides comprehensive ambulatory care, including assessments, treatments, medication administration, triage, patient education, and supportive care. Responsibilities also include clinical testing and procedures, monitoring patients before, during, and after procedures or treatments, coordinating care across disciplines, and supporting a positive patient experience. The nurse follows organizational policies, applicable nursing scope of practice, and patient safety and quality standards.

The position requires a current New York Registered Professional Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association. For hires after September 1, 2025, a bachelor’s degree in nursing is required; an associate degree may be approved subject to 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. ACLS certification and membership in pertinent professional organizations are preferred. The listed annual salary range is $117,977.99–$117,978.00; actual salary depends on factors including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York State.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• For hires after September 1, 2025: bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited institution; an associate degree 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.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization.
• Required licenses and certifications: New York State Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support certification.

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 regarding test results and treatment plans as directed.
• Administer medications, 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 appropriate treatment plans.
• Direct, supervise, and delegate work to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency.
• Support coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.
• Support patient safety compliance and reporting, quality initiatives, clinical standards, and applicable organizational and external regulations.
• Coordinate on-site 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 appropriate nursing interventions within job descriptions and licensure or certification.
• Pursue professional growth, maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, apply new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology, mentor peers and colleagues, and report professional misconduct appropriately.
• Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers; assess patients, identify unmet needs and potential complications, and coordinate care with other healthcare providers.
• Collect and document clinical history and assessment data; perform onsite testing such as point-of-care lab testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, screening, fetal monitoring, spirometry, allergy skin testing, and bladder and TB 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.
• Assist with minor and major procedures; perform patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures, testing, medication administration, treatment, or sedation.
• Administer medications through ordered or protocol-approved routes and provide oxygen therapy; facilitate medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing orders for provider authorization in the electronic medical record.
• Administer IV therapy, including blood and blood products, fluids, chemotherapy when properly certified, and IV medications; start and discontinue peripheral IV lines, maintain peripheral and central lines, and manage complications with appropriate certification.
• Manage clinical in-baskets and close encounters in a timely manner; receive, document, and report critical lab values; communicate clinical results and follow-up to patients as directed by providers.
• Review results preliminarily to prioritize urgent findings and notify providers for final verification; triage clinical concerns and escalate as appropriate, providing advice within RN scope or provider direction.
• Perform care and case management for a defined patient population through multidisciplinary plans.
• Identify patient, family, or community health deviations and barriers to optimal care; collect and analyze assessment data, identify learning needs, and report deviations requiring provider diagnosis or treatment.
• Escalate urgent or emergent deviations, identify expected and potential adverse outcomes, account for patient age and cultural needs, and assess adaptation to changes in health or environment.
• Develop patient-centered plans of care and individualized goals with patients, implement interventions, educate patients and families, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
• Promote the NYU Langone mission, vision, values, and patient experience standards; follow the CARES service strategy and provide professional, clear communication during patient interactions.
• Work with colleagues, site management, the Patient Access Center, and Central Billing Office to resolve inquiries, improve the patient experience and access, and support Access Agreement principles.
• Anticipate patient needs, participate in service recovery using the LEARN model, escalate concerns as appropriate, and share improvement opportunities with leadership.
• 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