Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Manhattan, Neurology-Move Disor

About the role

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the nation's top-ranked medical schools. For 175 years, NYU Grossman School of Medicine has trained thousands of physicians and scientists who have helped to shape the course of medical history and enrich the lives of countless people. An integral part of NYU Langone Health, the Grossman School of Medicine at its core is committed to improving the human condition through medical education, scientific research, and direct patient care.

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Ambulatory Care Nurse (FGP) - Manhattan, Neurology-Move Disor. In this role, the successful candidate will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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

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.

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

Professional Development

• 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

Implementation / Provision of Care

• Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers
• Assessment: Assess patients, identify unmet patient needs and plan comprehensive care to meet those needs in relation to the patient’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

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

Health Promotion & Education

• Identifies, through case-finding and critical analysis, patient, family and/or community deviations from health and wellbeing
• 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

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

Qualifications

To qualify you must have 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.