Per Diem Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Manhattan, Center for Women's Health
About The Position
NYU Grossman School of Medicine, part of NYU Langone Health, is hiring a per diem Ambulatory Care Nurse for the Faculty Group Practice’s Center for Women’s Health in Manhattan. The nurse supports the coordination, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The role includes participation in quality and performance improvement activities and collaboration with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care. The nurse provides comprehensive ambulatory nursing care, including assessment, diagnostic testing, medication and treatment administration, patient monitoring, triage, wound care, health education, counseling, and coordination with interdisciplinary teams. The position also supports patient safety, clinical compliance, evidence-based practice, quality initiatives, and a positive patient experience. 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 by Nursing Leadership contingent on at least two years of applicable nursing experience 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. Candidates must communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
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 by Nursing Leadership if the candidate has at least two years of applicable nursing experience 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, and collect patient health histories.
- Record patient 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, vaccinations, IV therapy, and oxygen; provide wound care; and conduct in-person and telephone triage.
- Assess and monitor patient responses to treatments, procedures, and anesthesia, and interpret patient information to inform treatment decisions.
- Consult clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine appropriate treatment plans.
- Direct, supervise, and delegate to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency.
- Support the coordination, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.
- Promote compliance with patient safety initiatives and reporting, and support quality initiatives such as MIPS and care gap management.
- Participate in activities related to NYU Langone Health clinical standards and external agency regulations, and support organizational and nursing department missions and goals.
- Coordinate on-site activities to provide 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 applicable job descriptions and licensure or certification.
- Pursue professional growth, maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, apply new knowledge about medical treatment and technology, and mentor peers and colleagues.
- Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers; assess patients, identify unmet needs and co-morbidities or complications, coordinate care, and provide direct care.
- Collect and document clinical history and assessment data; perform onsite testing such as point-of-care laboratory testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, screening, fetal monitoring, spirometry, allergy skin testing, and other listed tests.
- 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 by ordered routes and protocols, facilitate medication refills by preparing orders for provider authorization in the electronic medical record, and administer and manage IV therapy and lines within applicable certification.
- Manage clinical in-baskets and close encounters in a timely manner; receive, document, and report critical lab values; relay clinical results and follow-up information as directed; and prioritize urgent findings for provider review.
- Triage patient concerns in person and by phone, escalate concerns appropriately, provide clinical advice within RN scope or provider direction, and coordinate care or case management for defined patient populations as needed.
- Identify health and well-being concerns, assess and analyze patient data, report deviations, escalate urgent or emergent concerns, identify expected and adverse outcomes, and account for patients’ age and cultural needs and barriers to care.
- Assess and document learning needs, develop patient-centered plans and individualized goals, educate patients and families, implement care interventions, and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Promote an excellent patient experience by representing NYU Langone Health’s mission, vision, and values; applying the FGP CARES service principles; communicating clearly and professionally; and collaborating to resolve patient interactions and inquiries.
- Anticipate patient needs, participate in service recovery using the LEARN model, escalate issues as appropriate, and share opportunities to improve patient experience and access.
- Collaborate with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office colleagues and help ensure practice staff understand Access Agreement principles.
- 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.
