Ambulatory Care Nurse - Huntington

NYU Langone Health • Huntington Beach, CA

4d • $117,978 - $117,978

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center offering diagnostic and therapeutic care across medical and surgical specialties, as well as inpatient and outpatient services. The institution emphasizes medical education, research, equity, and inclusion.

The Ambulatory Care Nurse carries out patient care responsibilities using the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identifying expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The nurse provides competent, safe, and compassionate care in accordance with established patient care and nursing standards. As part of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse formulates an initial plan of care with a physician or nurse practitioner and collaborates with the team to implement a comprehensive, patient-centered plan aimed at achieving expected outcomes.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse licensure in New York is required.
• BCLS certification is required.
• A baccalaureate degree in Nursing is highly preferred; candidates with a diploma or associate degree in Nursing must have at least one year of experience and a plan to earn a baccalaureate degree.
• Fluent written and spoken English language skills are necessary.
• Physical stamina, manual dexterity, and visual and aural acuity to perform responsibilities are required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency room or critical care nursing experience.
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.
• ACLS certification.
• Spoken mastery of a second language.

Responsibilities

• Participates in center-based quality and performance improvement programs consistent with service and departmental programs.
• Considers the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities.
• Educates patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Evaluates patient progress toward expected outcomes.
• Implements interventions identified in the plan of care.
• Functions as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
• Develops a plan of care that prescribes interventions to attain expected outcomes.
• Participates in activities related to standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies.
• Provides emergency care in accordance with the Center's policy.
• Participates in quality improvement programs and activities that promote patient, family/caregiver, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• Uses resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
• Demonstrates knowledge of NYUMC Service Standards and incorporates them into responsibilities.
• Identifies expected outcomes and anticipates unexpected or adverse outcomes individualized to the patient.
• Participates in clinical inquiry and activities that foster evidence-based practice.
• Serves as a support and resource for nursing staff and students.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members and promotes collegial relationships.
• Analyzes assessment data to determine diagnoses.
• Maintains awareness of current evidence-based practices and uses applicable research data in patient care.
• Engages in self-assessment and professional growth and development activities.
• Participates in coordination of unit activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Systematically and continuously collects patient healthcare data using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
• Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals, and objectives of the institution, Departments of Nursing, and service line.
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time