Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Manhattan, ACWS

About the role

The Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Manhattan, ACWS position supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. The role involves participating in quality and performance improvement activities, collecting patient healthcare data, and collaborating with licensed providers to develop patient-centered plans of care.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
• Collections 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
• Affords assessments and monitors patient responses to various treatments, procedures, and anesthesia
• Affords assessments 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
• Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers
• 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 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
• Functions as a respectful member of the health care 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

Qualifications

• Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Manhattan, ACWS position requires a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York
• If hired after 9/1/25: Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required; Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved contingent upon approval from Nursing Leadership, with a minimum of two years nursing experience