Ambulatory Care Nurse - NYU Langone Ambulatory Care - Bethpage - Per Diem

Overview

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Ambulatory Care Nurse, Per Diem - Bethpage - Cardiology. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The nurse will participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, collect patient healthcare data using appropriate assessment techniques, and collaborate with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes.

The role provides comprehensive care in support of patients, including administration of treatments and medications, symptom relief, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and health teaching and counseling.

• 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
• Administers medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen administration), provides wound care, and performs phone and in-person patient triage for clinical concerns
• Assesses and monitors patient responses to 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
• Directs, supervises, and delegates to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and technicians as needed
• Performs other duties as needed
• Clinical Responsibilities: supports coordination and 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 NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into performance
• Participates in 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 FGP
• Participates in coordination of on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane environment
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships
• Serves as a resource for nursing, other clinical staff and providers
• Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice
• Upholds ethical obligations and patient confidentiality
• Provides emergency care per organizational policy
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
• Delegates and oversees nursing interventions to implement patient care plans

• Engages in self-assessment and professional growth
• Maintains current nursing knowledge and competence
• Applies new medical knowledge and technology
• Utilizes resources for professional development
• Maintains awareness of evidence-based practice
• Acts as a mentor to peers
• Identifies and reports professional misconduct
• Implementation/Provision of Care: executes medical regimens as prescribed
• Assessment: assesses patients and plans comprehensive care
• Case-finding and coordination with other health care providers
• Provision of direct care services including administration of treatments, preventative care, education, and counseling

• Collects and documents patient clinical history and assessment data
• Performs onsite testing (POC lab, EKG, phlebotomy, etc.) and risk screening
• Performs medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care and scope of practice
• Performs procedures and wound care; assists with minor and major procedures
• Provide…