Per Diem Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Rego Park, Mondays & Wednesdays
About The Position
The Ambulatory Care Nurse supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The nurse participates in quality and performance improvement activities, systematically collects patient healthcare data, and collaborates with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care. The role provides comprehensive ambulatory care, including treatments and medications, monitoring for adverse events or symptoms, disease-prevention guidance, rehabilitation and public health care, and supportive care, health teaching, and counseling. The nurse performs examinations and diagnostic testing, collects health histories, documents in the electronic health record, and provides patients and families with information and education as directed. Clinical procedures may include medication administration, IV therapy, oxygen, wound care, patient triage, point-of-care testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, and assistance with minor and major procedures. The nurse monitors patient responses to treatment and procedures, consults with providers and clinical supervisors, and may direct or delegate work to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians. The position also involves coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams, managing clinical messages and results, supporting patient safety and quality initiatives, providing patient and family education, and promoting a positive patient experience in accordance with NYU Langone Health and Faculty Group Practice standards. The nurse maintains professional competence, participates in professional development, and practices within applicable policies, provider orders, and New York State scope of practice.
Requirements
- Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York.
- Registered Nurse License—NYS.
- 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 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
- 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 health histories and assessment data; 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, and interpret patient information to make treatment decisions as appropriate.
- Consult with 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.
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary health care providers and support on-site activities that promote a healing, humane, and caring environment.
- Provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy and delegate appropriate nursing interventions to members of the health care team.
- Execute medical regimens prescribed by licensed providers; assess patient needs, identify complications or unmet needs, coordinate care, and provide direct care.
- Perform onsite testing and procedures, including point-of-care laboratory testing, EKGs, specimen collection and phlebotomy, screenings, spirometry, allergy skin testing, and other listed clinical tests.
- Perform medical and nursing treatments and procedures in accordance with the plan of care, provider orders, organizational policies, and New York State scope of practice.
- Assist with minor and major procedures and monitor patients before, during, and after procedures, testing, medication administration, treatment, or sedation.
- Administer medications through prescribed routes; facilitate medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing orders for provider authorization in the electronic medical record.
- Administer and manage IV therapy, start and discontinue peripheral IV lines, maintain peripheral and central IV lines, and manage complications when appropriately certified.
- Manage clinical inboxes and close encounters in a timely manner; receive, document, and report critical laboratory values; and relay results and follow-up information as directed.
- Perform preliminary review of results, prioritize urgent findings, and notify providers for final verification; escalate urgent or emergent clinical concerns appropriately.
- Provide care and case management for a defined patient population through multidisciplinary plans as needed.
- Identify patient, family, and community health needs and barriers to care; assess learning needs; develop and implement individualized, patient-centered plans; and evaluate progress toward expected outcomes.
- Educate patients and families to support healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns, taking age and cultural needs into account.
- Uphold NYU Langone Health's mission, vision, and values and promote a positive patient experience using Faculty Group Practice service standards.
- Communicate care steps clearly, collaborate with colleagues and site management, anticipate patient needs, support service recovery, and share opportunities to improve patient experience and access.
- Engage in self-assessment and professional development, maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, mentor peers and colleagues, and report professional misconduct appropriately.
- Maintain ethical obligations, including respect for patients' confidentiality and rights.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
- Financial security benefits.
- Generous time-off program.
- Employee resource groups for peer support.
- Employee wellness program addressing physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive-care well-being.
