Senior Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP), Manhattan, Gastroenterology

NYU Langone Health • New York, NY

1h • $117,978 - $126,000

About The Position

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, part of NYU Langone Health, is hiring a Senior Ambulatory Care Nurse for its Manhattan gastroenterology practice. The nurse carries out patient care responsibilities across the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role provides competent, safe, and compassionate care in accordance with NYU Langone Health patient care and nursing standards.

As a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, the nurse works with physicians or nurse practitioners to formulate an initial plan of care and collaborates on a comprehensive, patient-centered plan intended to achieve expected outcomes. The role also provides support and education to nursing staff, medical assistants, and students; coordinates practice activities and nursing coverage; and monitors staff competencies and clinical compliance.

Position-specific duties include performing and assisting with gastrointestinal motility procedures, including esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, and other specialized motility testing.

Requirements

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York.
• At least 3 years of nursing experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.

Nice To Haves

• ACLS certification.
• Emergency room or critical care nursing experience.
• Membership in pertinent professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care through assessment, diagnosis, identification of expected outcomes, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Formulate an initial plan of care with a physician or nurse practitioner and collaborate on a comprehensive, patient-centered plan.
• Collect patient healthcare data systematically and on an ongoing basis using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.
• Analyze assessment data to determine diagnoses and identify expected outcomes, including anticipating unexpected or adverse outcomes.
• Provide emergency care in accordance with center policy.
• Develop and implement interventions prescribed in the plan of care and evaluate patient progress toward expected outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.
• Consider the needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in patient care activities.
• Support institutional, nursing department, and service-line missions, philosophies, standards, goals, and objectives.
• Coordinate unit and practice activities to provide care in a healing, humane, and caring environment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and promote collegial relationships as a respectful member of the healthcare team.
• Follow NYU Langone Health Service Standards and participate in activities related to outside agency standards and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge and competence, engage in self-assessment, and pursue professional growth and development.
• Provide support and serve as a resource for nursing staff, medical assistants, and students; give staff educational in-services and teach BLS classes.
• Use resources to meet learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice.
• Participate in center-based quality and performance improvement programs and activities that support patient, family/caregiver, physician, and staff satisfaction.
• Maintain awareness of evidence-based practices, apply relevant research data to patient care, and participate in clinical inquiry and evidence-based practice activities.
• Coordinate RN schedules and oversee nursing coverage for procedures, non-invasive testing, clinical phone-call triage, biometric screenings, and vaccine visits.
• Evaluate and monitor staff competencies and performance; ensure clinical compliance and monitor staff certifications and licenses.
• Perform and assist with GI motility procedures, including esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, and other specialized motility testing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness package.
• Financial security benefits.
• Generous time-off program.
• Employee resource groups for peer support.
• Employee wellness program covering physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed