Ambulatory Care Nurse; Per Diem), Brooklyn -OBGYN

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse (Per Diem). 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 health data 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 patient needs through administration of treatments and medications, wound care, health teaching and health counseling, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief.

• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests.
• Collects patient health history.
• Records information in electronic health record (EHR).
• Provides information, counsel, and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed.
• Administers medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen), 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.
• Interprets patient information and informs 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 to support patient flow and efficiency.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• 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 NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into performance.
• Participates in activities related to NYULH clinical standards and relevant outside agencies' regulations.
• Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of NYULH, Departments of Nursing, and FGP.
• Participates in on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane environment.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members 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.
• Upholds patient confidentiality and ethical obligations; 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 as appropriate by job description and license/certification.

• Engages in self-assessment and professional growth activities.
• Maintains current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities.
• Applies new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology.
• Uses resources to meet learning needs and promote professional development in…