RN PreOp

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We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse – GI in Manhattan. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will work exclusively in the Center for Esophageal Health (CEH) as a motility nurse. The CEH provides highly specialized care for people who have complex conditions of the esophagus and persistent, challenging symptoms that require advanced diagnosis and treatment.

The Nurse will assist the clinical providers of the CEH in support of patient care through administration of treatments and medication, phone assessments for patients reporting concerning health events and symptoms, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counseling. The Ambulatory Care Nurse will also undergo training by senior motility nurses to achieve proficiency in several esophageal function tests, including the performance of esophageal manometry and 24‑hour pH‑impedance testing.

The role also includes assisting the physicians in CEH in successfully completing other esophageal tests such as wireless pH capsule reflux testing.

• 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.

• 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 them 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.
• 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’ rights to confidentiality (NYSED, 2009).
• Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy.
• Functions as a…