Ambulatory Care Nurse - Garden City

About the Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse in Garden City. The successful candidate will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. This role involves participating in quality and performance improvement activities, collecting patient healthcare data, and collaborating with licensed providers to develop patient-centered care plans.

Responsibilities

• Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
• Collects patient health history and records information in the electronic health record
• Provides information, counsel, and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans
• Administers medications, including vaccinations, IV therapy, and oxygen administration
• Provides comprehensive wound care and performs phone and in-person patient triage
• Assesses and monitors patient responses to treatments, procedures, and anesthesia
• Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans
• Directs, supervises, and delegates tasks to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians
• Supports clinical compliance with patient safety initiatives and quality measures
• Participates in interdisciplinary team activities and promotes collegial relationships
• Engages in professional development and acts as a mentor to peers
• Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers
• Performs onsite testing and procedures, such as EKG, phlebotomy, and wound care
• Manages clinical in-baskets, relays test results, and performs triage for patient concerns
• Identifies health deviations and develops patient-centered care plans
• Educates patients and families on health adjustments and interventions
• Upholds NYU Langone Health's mission, vision, and values in patient interactions

Qualifications

• Current Registered Professional Nurse license in New York
• If hired after 9/1/25: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required
• Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved with a minimum of two years of nursing experience in the applicable area and enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program to be completed within 2 years

Skills

• Ability to assess and interpret patient information for treatment decisions
• Proficiency in administering medications and performing clinical procedures
• Strong communication and patient education skills
• Experience with electronic health records and clinical data management
• Knowledge of patient safety initiatives and quality improvement measures
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Commitment to professional growth and evidence-based practice