Ambulatory Care Nurse *Brooklyn Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center*
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Job DescriptionNYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. For more information, go to med.nyu.edu, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ambulatory Care Nurse. Hours: 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri, plus one Sunday a month. Flexibility required for the shift hours to meet the unit's need.The Ambulatory Care Nurse will support the coordination integration communication implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures In this role the Ambulatory Care Nurse will participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities collect patient healthcare data systematically using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments and collaborate with licensed providers to develop patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes The Ambulatory Care Nurse provides comprehensive care in support of all patients manifested requirements through: administration of treatments and medication acting as a sentinel for untoward events or symptoms disease prevention guidance rehabilitation care public health care and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counselingJob Responsibilities:Specific activities include but are not limited to:Performs physical examinations and diagnostic testsCollects patient health historyRecords information in electronic health recordProvides information counsel and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directedAdministers medications including vaccination IV therapy oxygen administration provides comprehensive wound care and performs phone and in person patient triage for clinical concernsAssesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments procedures and anesthesiaAssesses and interprets patient information making treatment decisions as appropriateConsults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patientsDirects supervises and delegates to licensed practical nurses medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiencyPerforms other duties as neededClinical ResponsibilitiesSupports the coordination integration communication implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and proceduresEnsures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reportingSupports key quality initiatives e g MIPS Care gap management to impact clinical outcome measuresDemonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilitiesParticipates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agenciesSupports the missions philosophy standards goals and objectives of NYULH Departments of Nursing and FPG nbsp;Participates in coordination of on site activities to provide patient care in a healing humane and caring environmentCollaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationshipsServes as a support and resource for nursing other clinical staff and providersParticipates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence based practiceEmbraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients rsquo; rights to confidentiality NYSED 2009Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policyFunctions as a respectful member of the health care team bull; Delegates and oversees specific nursing interventions to implement patient care plans to members of the health care team as deemed appropriate by job description and license/certificationProfessionalEngages in self assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and developmentSeeks acquires and maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as FGP Ambulatory NurseProcures and applies new knowledge related to medical treatment and technologyUtilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practiceMaintains awareness of current patient centered evidence based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care deliveryActs as a mentor to peers and colleaguesFulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriatelyImplementation / Provision of CareExecutes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers: physicians dentists nurse practitioners certified midwife physician assistants podiatristsAssessment: Assess patients identify unmet patient needs and plan comprehensive care to meet those needs in relation to the patient rsquo;s illness condition or disabilityCase finding: Identify unidentified co morbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be orderedCo ordination: Integrate care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists physical therapists social workers physicians nurse practitioners dieticians navigators and discharge plannersProvision of direct care services: Provides physical care in the entire patient rsquo;s manifested requirements including but not limited to administration of treatments and medication acting as a sentinel for untoward events or symptoms disease prevention guidance rehabilitation care public health care and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counselingTASK/PROCEDURECollects and documents patient clinical historical and assessment dataPerforms onsite testing e g : POC lab testing EKG specimen collection including phlebotomy auditory amp; visual test psychiatric amp; physical risk screening fetal monitoring ante partum and non stress test spirometry allergy skin testing bladder tb skin testing and result evaluationPerforms medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care provider orders and NYSBON scope of practicePerform procedures e g : hot amp; cold applications placement/ removal of orthopedic appliances casts splints suture and staple removal urinary bladder irrigation w/ and w/o chemotherapy insertion/removal/catheter care of urinary catheter ear irrigationApplies and removes dressings and performs wound care nbsp;Assists with Minor and Major ProceduresPerforms patient monitoring including pre intra post procedure testing medication administration medical/surgical treatment and/or sedationProvides medication administration: IM PO SQ ID IV topical inhalation ocular vaginal rectal as per provider orders or protocols to patients in practice following nursing rights of medication administration and organizational policies This includes oxygen therapyFacilitates medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing order for provider prospective authorization in EMRAdministers IV therapy: including blood blood products IV fluids chemotherapy with proper certification IV medications via peripheral or central venous devicesStarts and discontinues peripheral IV linesMaintains peripheral and central IV lines and manages complications with appropriate certificationCommunication and Message ManagementEnsures clinical in baskets are managed and encounters closed in a timely mannerReceives documents and reports critical lab values as indicatedRelays normal and abnormal clinical results follow up and explanation to patients as directed by provider nbsp;Performs preliminary review of results for prioritization of urgent findings then notifies provider for final verificationPerforms in person and phone triage for patient clinical concerns with appropriate escalation; provides clinical advice as within RN scope and/or direction from provider nbsp;Performs Care/Case management of a defined population via multi disciplinary plan to coordinate/facilitate patient care as neededHealth Promotion amp; EducationIdentifies through case finding and critical analysis patient family and/or community deviations from health and wellbeing; advocates for initiates and/or recommends appropriate actions including the establishment of safe environmentsCollects patient healthcare data systematically and continuously using appropriate assessment techniques and instrumentsAnalyzes assessment data to determine health status and nursing diagnosesReports deviations requiring medical diagnosis and/or treatment to provider nbsp;Escalates urgent/emergent deviations to medical provider and/or emergency careIdentifies expected outcomes and anticipates unexpected or adverse outcomes as individualized to the patientConsiders needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activitiesAssesses patient rsquo;s ability to adapt to new situations and circumstances created by changes in health status and/or environmentIdentifies barriers to optimal care e g physical cognitive language literacy socioeconomic cultural and or behavioralAssesses amp; identifies learning needs; documents and updates accordinglyDevelops patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes and partners with patients to set individualized goalsEducates patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patternsImplements interventions identified in the plan of careEvaluates patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomesPatient ExperienceServes as NYU Langone Health Faculty Group Practice Brand Ambassador by upholding the NYULH Mission vision and values and promoting excellence in the patient experience during every encounterDrives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES Connect Align Respond Ensure and Sign OffGreets patients warmly and professionally stating name and role and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriateWorks collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person by phone or via electronic messaging nbsp;Proactively anticipates patient needs and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model Listen Empathize Apologize Resolve Notify and escalates to leadership as appropriateShares ideas or any observed areas of opportunity to improve patient experience and patient access with appropriate leadership i e ways to optimize provider schedules how to minimize delays increase employee engagement etcPartners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experienceTakes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principlesMinimum Qualifications:To qualify you must have a A Baccalaureate degree in Nursing is highly preferred; a Diploma or Associates Degree in Nursing requires a minimum of one year experience in conjunction with plans to earn a baccalaureate degree required Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York Bachelor s degree in Nursing required Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association Fluent written and spoken English language skills.Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support CertPreferred Qualifications:ACLS certification Membership in pertinent professional organizationsQualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.NYU Grossman School of Medicine provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.If you wish to view NYU Grossman School of Medicine's EEO policies, please click here. Please click here to view the Federal EEO is the law poster or visit for more information.NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $105,999.99 - $132,500.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.To view the Pay Transparency Notice, please click hereCompany Location NYU Grossman School of Medicine Department FGP-Bklyn Endo & Amb Surg Ctr (S1648) Position Type Full-Time/RegularShiftMonday - Friday