Ambulatory Care Nurse - Surgical Oncology - Mineola

NYU Langone Health • Mineola, NY

1d • $117,978 - $117,978 • Onsite

About The Position

NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is hiring an Ambulatory Care Nurse for its Surgical Oncology team in Mineola. The nurse coordinates, implements, communicates, and evaluates nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures, and participates in quality and performance improvement activities. The role involves systematically assessing patients, collaborating with licensed providers on patient-centered care plans, and providing comprehensive nursing care, including treatment and medication administration, symptom monitoring, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation, public health care, and supportive care and education.

The nurse performs examinations, diagnostic tests, triage, and clinical procedures; documents care in the electronic health record; monitors responses to treatment and procedures; and coordinates with providers and interdisciplinary colleagues. The role also includes patient and family education, care and case management, support for clinical compliance and quality initiatives, and a focus on patient experience. The nurse may delegate and oversee appropriate interventions performed by other members of the care team.

Applicants must hold 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 if the applicant 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. ACLS certification and membership in relevant professional organizations are preferred. The position's stated 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.
• 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 applicable nursing experience, and enrollment 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

• Coordinate, integrate, communicate, implement, and evaluate nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.
• Participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, including patient safety reporting and quality initiatives such as MIPS and care gap management.
• Collect and document patient histories, clinical information, assessment data, and examination findings in the electronic health record.
• Perform physical examinations, diagnostic tests, onsite testing, and patient monitoring before, during, and after procedures, testing, treatment, medication administration, or sedation.
• Administer medications and IV therapy, provide oxygen therapy and wound care, perform nursing treatments and procedures, and assist with minor and major procedures within applicable scope of practice and certification.
• Conduct in-person and telephone triage, assess and monitor patient responses, identify urgent or abnormal findings, and escalate concerns to providers or emergency care as appropriate.
• Consult and collaborate with licensed providers and interdisciplinary team members to develop and coordinate patient-centered plans of care.
• Provide patients and families with information, counseling, education, clinical results, and guidance about treatment plans as directed by providers.
• Coordinate care and case management, including identifying unmet needs, comorbidities, complications, barriers to care, and appropriate referrals or interventions.
• Manage clinical in-baskets and close encounters in a timely manner; receive, document, and report critical laboratory values and communicate results as directed.
• Delegate and oversee appropriate nursing interventions and support the work of licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, technicians, and other care-team members.
• Support a healing and caring patient environment, uphold NYU Langone service standards, and contribute to a positive patient experience and service recovery.
• Maintain current nursing knowledge and competence, pursue professional development, participate in evidence-based practice and clinical inquiry, and mentor peers and colleagues.
• Follow ethical obligations and protect patients' confidentiality and rights; provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy.

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