Ambulatory Care Nurse *Brooklyn Endoscopy & Ambulatory Surgery Center*

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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 counseling

Job Responsibilities:

Specific activities include but are not limited to:
Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
Collects patient health history
Records information in 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 treatments procedures and anesthesia 
Assesses and interprets patient information making treatment decisions as appropriate
Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine 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 e g 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 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 rsquo; rights to confidentiality NYSED 2009 
Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy

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

Engages in self assessment and participates in activities to promote own professional growth and development
Seeks acquires and maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as 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 midwife physician assistants podiatrists 
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 
Case finding: Identify unidentified co morbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be ordered 
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 
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
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 non stress test spirometry allergy skin testing bladder tb skin testing and result evaluation 
Performs medical and nursing treatments in accordance with 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 order for provider prospective authorization in EMR 
Administers IV therapy: including blood 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 in a timely manner 
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 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 patient rsquo;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 amp; identifies learning needs; documents and updates accordingly 
Develops patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes and partners 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 
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 

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 name and role and clearly communicates 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 escalates to leadership as appropriate 
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 
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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