Ambulatory Care Nurse *Trinity – Manhattan*
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- 1136804_RR00099440
- Nursing, Ambulatory/Outpatient, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, NYU Langone at Trinity
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Grossman School of Medicine (SOM)
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- Full-Time
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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse.
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 the site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities and collect patient healthcare data systematically using appropriate assessment techniques and 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:
Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
Collects patient health history
Records information in the electronic health record
Provides information counsel and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed
Administers medications including vaccination IV therapy oxygen administration provides comprehensive wound care and performs phone and in person patient triage for clinical concerns.
Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatment procedures and anesthesia.
Assesses and interprets patient information making treatment decisions as appropriate.
Consult with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine the best treatment plans for patients
Directs supervises and delegates to licensed practical nurses medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency.
Performs other duties as needed
Clinical Responsibilities
Supports the coordination integration communication implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures
Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
Supports key quality initiatives, and MIPS Care gap management to impact clinical outcome measures
Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities
Participates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
Supports the missions philosophy standards goals and objectives of NYULH Departments of Nursing and FPG nbsp;
Participates in the coordination of on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing humane and caring environment
Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships
Serves as a support and resource for nursing other clinical staff and providers
Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice
Embraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients rights to confidentiality NYSED 2009
Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy
Functions as a respectful member of the healthcare team
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
Engages in self-assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development
Seeks to acquire and maintain current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as an FGP Ambulatory Nurse
Procures and applies new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology
Utilizes resources to meet individual learning needs and promote professional development in clinical practice
Maintains awareness of current patient-centered evidence-based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care delivery
Acts as a mentor to peers and colleagues
Fulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriately
Implementation / Provision of Care
Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers: physicians dentists nurse practitioners certified midwives physician assistants podiatrists
Assessment: Assess patients identify unmet patient needs and plan comprehensive care to meet those needs about the patient’s illness condition or disability
Case finding: Identify unidentified co-morbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be ordered
Coordination: Integrate care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists physical therapists social workers physicians nurse practitioners dieticians navigators and discharge planners
Provision of direct care services: Provides physical care in the entire patient 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
Collects and documents patient clinical historical and assessment data
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 nonstress test spirometry allergy skin testing bladder tb skin testing and result evaluation
Performs medical and nursing treatments by the plan of care provider orders and NYSBON scope of practice
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
Applies and removes dressings and performs wound care nbsp;
Assists with Minor and Major Procedures
Performs patient monitoring including pre intra post procedure testing medication administration medical/surgical treatment and/or sedation
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
Facilitates medication refills by reviewing clinical information and preparing orders for provider prospective authorization in EMR
Administers IV therapy: including blood products IV fluids chemotherapy with proper certification IV medications via peripheral or central venous devices
Starts and discontinues peripheral IV lines
Maintains peripheral and central IV lines and manages complications with appropriate certification
Communication and Message Management
Ensures clinical in baskets are managed and encounters closed promptly
Receives documents and reports critical lab values as indicated
Relays 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 verification
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;
Performs Care/Case management of a defined population via a multi-disciplinary plan to coordinate/facilitate patient care as needed
Health Promotion amp; Education
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.
Collects patient healthcare data systematically and continuously using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments
Analyzes assessment data to determine health status and nursing diagnoses
Reports deviations requiring medical diagnosis and/or treatment to provider nbsp;
Escalates urgent/emergent deviations to medical provider and/or emergency care
Identifies expected outcomes and anticipates unexpected or adverse outcomes as individualized to the patient
Considers needs and behaviors of specific patient age and cultural groups in all patient care activities
Assesses the patient’s ability to adapt to new situations and circumstances created by changes in health status and/or environment
Identifies barriers to optimal care e g physical cognitive language literacy socioeconomic cultural and or behavioral
Assesses and identifies learning needs; documents and updates accordingly
Develops patient-centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes and partner with patients to set individualized goals
Educates patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns
Implements interventions identified in the plan of care
Evaluate 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
- 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
- Greets patients warmly and professionally stating names and roles and communicating each step of the care/interaction as appropriate
- 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;
- Proactively anticipates patient needs and participates in service recovery by applying the LEARN model Listen Empathize Apologize Resolve Notify and escalate to leadership as appropriate
- Share 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
- Partners with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience
- 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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