Ambulatory Care Nurse - NYU Langone Rheumatology, Allergy & Immunology Associates - Garden City - NYU Winthrop

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ambulatory Care Nurse - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care Garden City.

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 counseling

Job Responsibilities:

Specific activities include but are not limited to:
bull; Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
bull; Collects patient health history
bull; Records information in electronic health record
bull; Provides information counsel and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed
bull; Administers medications including vaccination IV therapy oxygen administration provides comprehensive wound care and performs phone and in person patient triage for clinical concerns
bull; Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments procedures and anesthesia
bull; Assesses and interprets patient information making treatment decisions as appropriate
bull; Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patients
bull; Directs supervises and delegates to licensed practical nurses medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency
bull; Performs other duties as needed

Clinical Responsibilities
bull; Supports the coordination integration communication implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures
bull; Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
bull; Supports key quality initiatives e g MIPS Care gap management to impact clinical outcome measures
bull; Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities
bull; Participates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
bull; 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 environment
bull; Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships
bull; Serves as a support and resource for nursing other clinical staff and providers
bull; Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence based practice
bull; Embraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients rsquo; rights to confidentiality NYSED 2009
bull; Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy

bull; 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/certification

Professional

bull; Engages in self assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development
bull; Seeks acquires and maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as FGP Ambulatory Nurse
bull; Procures and applies new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology
bull; Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice
bull; Maintains awareness of current patient centered evidence based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care delivery
bull; Acts as a mentor to peers and colleagues
bull; Fulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriately

Implementation / Provision of Care
bull; Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers: physicians dentists nurse practitioners certified midwife physician assistants podiatrists
bull; 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 disability
bull; Case finding: Identify unidentified co morbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be ordered
bull; Co ordination: Integrate care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists physical therapists social workers physicians nurse practitioners dieticians navigators and discharge planners
bull; 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 counseling

TASK/PROCEDURE
bull; Collects and documents patient clinical historical and assessment data
bull; 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 evaluation
bull; Performs medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care provider orders and NYSBON scope of practice
bull; 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 irrigation
bull; Applies and removes dressings and performs wound care nbsp;
bull; Assists with Minor and Major Procedures
bull; Performs patient monitoring including pre intra post procedure testing medication administration medical/surgical treatment and/or sedation
bull; 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 therapy
bull; Facilitates medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing order for provider prospective authorization in EMR
bull; Administers IV therapy: including blood blood products IV fluids chemotherapy with proper certification IV medications via peripheral or central venous devices
bull; Starts and discontinues peripheral IV lines
bull; Maintains peripheral and central IV lines and manages complications with appropriate certification

Communication and Message Management
bull; Ensures clinical in baskets are managed and encounters closed in a timely manner
bull; Receives documents and reports critical lab values as indicated
bull; 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 verification
bull; 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 needed

Health Promotion amp; Education
bull; 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 environments
bull; Collects patient healthcare data systematically and continuously using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments
bull; Analyzes assessment data to determine health status and nursing diagnoses
bull; Reports deviations requiring medical diagnosis and/or treatment to provider nbsp;
bull; Escalates urgent/emergent deviations to medical provider and/or emergency care
bull; Identifies expected outcomes and anticipates unexpected or adverse outcomes as individualized to the patient
bull; Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities
bull; Assesses patient rsquo;s ability to adapt to new situations and circumstances created by changes in health status and/or environment
bull; Identifies barriers to optimal care e g physical cognitive language literacy socioeconomic cultural and or behavioral
bull; Assesses amp; identifies learning needs; documents and updates accordingly
bull; Develops patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes and partners with patients to set individualized goals
bull; Educates patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns
bull; Implements interventions identified in the plan of care
bull; Evaluates patient progress toward attainment of expected outcomes

Patient Experience

• Serves 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 encounter

bull; 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 Off
bull; nbsp; Greets patients warmly and professionally stating name and role and clearly communicates each step of the care/interaction as appropriate
bull; 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 appropriate
bull; 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 etc
bull; nbsp; nbsp;Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience
bull; nbsp; nbsp;Takes a proactive approach in ensuring that practice staff are fully versed in the Access Agreement gold standard principles

Minimum 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 Cert

Preferred Qualifications:
ACLS certification Membership in pertinent professional organizations

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

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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.
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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 $106,000.00 - $106,000.00 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.

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