Location: Mineola,NY, USA
NYU Langone Hospital-Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. 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 nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.Position Summary:We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ambulatory Care Nurse - NYU Langone Family Health Primary Care -Mineola. In this role, the successful candidate 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:bull; Performs physical examinations and diagnostic testsbull; Collects patient health historybull; Records information in electronic health recordbull; Provides information counsel and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directedbull; Administers medications including vaccination IV therapy oxygen administration provides comprehensive wound care and performs phone and in person patient triage for clinical concernsbull; Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments procedures and anesthesiabull; Assesses and interprets patient information making treatment decisions as appropriatebull; Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patientsbull; Directs supervises and delegates to licensed practical nurses medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiencybull; Performs other duties as neededClinical Responsibilitiesbull; Supports the coordination integration communication implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and proceduresbull; Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reportingbull; Supports key quality initiatives e g MIPS Care gap management to impact clinical outcome measuresbull; Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilitiesbull; Participates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agenciesbull; Supports the missions philosophy standards goals and objectives of NYULH Departments of Nursing and FPG nbsp;bull; Participates in coordination of on site activities to provide patient care in a healing humane and caring environmentbull; Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationshipsbull; Serves as a support and resource for nursing other clinical staff and providersbull; Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence based practicebull; Embraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients rsquo; rights to confidentiality NYSED 2009bull; Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policybull; Functions 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/certificationProfessionalbull; Engages in self assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and developmentbull; Seeks acquires and maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as FGP Ambulatory Nursebull; Procures and applies new knowledge related to medical treatment and technologybull; Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practicebull; Maintains awareness of current patient centered evidence based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care deliverybull; Acts as a mentor to peers and colleaguesbull; Fulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriatelyImplementation / Provision of Carebull; Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers: physicians dentists nurse practitioners certified midwife physician assistants podiatristsbull; Assessment: Assess patients identify unmet patient needs and plan comprehensive care to meet those needs in relation to the patient rsquo;s illness condition or disabilitybull; Case finding: Identify unidentified co morbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be orderedbull; Co ordination: Integrate care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists physical therapists social workers physicians nurse practitioners dieticians navigators and discharge plannersbull; Provision 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/PROCEDUREbull; Collects and documents patient clinical historical and assessment databull; Performs 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 evaluationbull; Performs medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care provider orders and NYSBON scope of practicebull; Perform 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 irrigationbull; Applies and removes dressings and performs wound care nbsp;bull; Assists with Minor and Major Proceduresbull; Performs patient monitoring including pre intra post procedure testing medication administration medical/surgical treatment and/or sedationbull; Provides 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 therapybull; Facilitates medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing order for provider prospective authorization in EMRbull; Administers IV therapy: including blood blood products IV fluids chemotherapy with proper certification IV medications via peripheral or central venous devicesbull; Starts and discontinues peripheral IV linesbull; Maintains peripheral and central IV lines and manages complications with appropriate certificationCommunication and Message Managementbull; Ensures clinical in baskets are managed and encounters closed in a timely mannerbull; Receives documents and reports critical lab values as indicatedbull; Relays normal and abnormal clinical results follow up and explanation to patients as directed by provider nbsp;bull; Performs preliminary review of results for prioritization of urgent findings then notifies provider for final verificationbull; Performs 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;bull; Performs Care/Case management of a defined population via multi disciplinary plan to coordinate/facilitate patient care as neededHealth Promotion amp; Educationbull; Identifies 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 environmentsbull; Collects patient healthcare data systematically and continuously using appropriate assessment techniques and instrumentsbull; Analyzes assessment data to determine health status and nursing diagnosesbull; Reports deviations requiring medical diagnosis and/or treatment to provider nbsp;bull; Escalates urgent/emergent deviations to medical provider and/or emergency carebull; Identifies expected outcomes and anticipates unexpected or adverse outcomes as individualized to the patientbull; Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activitiesbull; Assesses patient rsquo;s ability to adapt to new situations and circumstances created by changes in health status and/or environmentbull; Identifies barriers to optimal care e g physical cognitive language literacy socioeconomic cultural and or behavioralbull; Assesses amp; identifies learning needs; documents and updates accordinglybull; Develops patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes and partners with patients to set individualized goalsbull; Educates patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patternsbull; Implements interventions identified in the plan of carebull; Evaluates 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 encounterbull; nbsp; Drives consistency in every patient and colleague encounter by embodying the core principles of our FGP Service Strategy CARES Connect Align Respond Ensure and Sign Offbull; nbsp; Greets patients warmly and professionally stating name and role and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriatebull; nbsp; nbsp;Works 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;bull; nbsp; 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 appropriatebull; nbsp; nbsp;Shares 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 etcbull; nbsp; nbsp;Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experiencebull; nbsp; nbsp;Takes 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 Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 Langone Hospital-Long Island 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 Langone Hospital-Long Island'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 $54.36 - $54.36 Hourly. 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 hereNYU Langone Medical Center 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, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, military and veteran status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.Minimum Salary: 54.36 Maximum Salary: 54.36 Salary Unit: Hourly