Ambulatory Care Nurse - NYU Langone Family Medicine Associates - North Babylon - NYU Langone Hospitals

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.

Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse - NYU Langone Family Medicine Associates - North Babylon. In this role, the successful candidate will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. 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 counseling.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
2. Collects patient health history
3. Records information in electronic health record
4. Provides information, counsel, and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed
5. Administers medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen administration), provides comprehensive wound care, and performs phone and in-person patient triage for clinical concerns.
6. Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments, procedures, and anesthesia.
7. Assesses and interprets patient information, making treatment decisions as appropriate
8. Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patients
9. Directs, supervises, and delegates to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency
10. Performs other duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing (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. 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 Cert

Preferred Qualifications:
ACLS certification. Membership in pertinent professional organizations.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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.