Ambulatory Care Nurse **Manhattan – Center for Mens Health** (New York) Position Available In New York, New York

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Position Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse

• Manhattan – Center for Men’s Health

•. In this role, the successful candidate will support the coordination integration communication implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures In this role the Ambulatory Care Nurse will participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities collect patient healthcare data systematically 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 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

Job Responsibilities:

Specific activities include but are not limited to:

• 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 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 them into 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 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 Professional
• 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
• Maintains awareness of current patient centered evidence based practice and considers applicable research data to patient care delivery
• Acts as a mentor to peers and colleagues
• Fulfills obligation to identify and report professional misconduct appropriately Implementation / Provision of Care
• Executes medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers: physicians dentists nurse practitioners certified midwife physician assistants podiatrists

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 comorbidities or emergent complications and report to the provider so that an intervention may be ordered

Coordination:

Integrate care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists physical therapists social workers physicians nurse practitioners dieticians navigators and discharge planners

• Provision of direct care services: Provides physical care for the entire patient’s manifested requirements including but not limited to 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

TASK/PROCEDURE

• Collects and documents patient clinical historical and assessment data
• Performs on-site testing e g : POC lab testing EKG specimen collection including phlebotomy auditory & visual test psychiatric & physical risk screening fetal monitoring antepartum and non stress test spirometry allergy skin testing bladder tb skin testing and result evaluation
• Performs medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care provider orders and NYSBON scope of practice
• Perform procedures e g : hot & cold applications placement/ removal of orthopedic appliances casts splints suture and staple removal urinary bladder irrigation with and without chemotherapy insertion/removal/catheter care of urinary catheter ear irrigation
• Applies and removes dressings and performs wound care
• Assists with Minor and Major Procedures
• Performs patient monitoring including pre intra post procedure testing medication administration medical/surgical treatment and/or sedation
• Provides medication administration:

IM PO SQ ID IV

topical inhalation ocular vaginal rectal as per provider orders or protocols to patients in practice following nursing rights of medication administration and organizational policies This includes oxygen therapy