Ambulatory Care Nurse **Rehab Medicine**

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

In this role, the successful candidate will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation, and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. They 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, including 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.

Collect patient health history.

Record information in the electronic health record.

Administer medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen administration), provide comprehensive wound care, and perform phone and in‑person patient triage for clinical concerns.

Assess and monitor patient responses to various treatments, procedures, and anesthesia.

Direct, supervise, and delegate to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants, and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency.

Support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures.

Support key quality initiatives (e.g., MIPS, Care gap management) to impact clinical outcome measures.

Demonstrate knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporate them into the performance of responsibilities.

Support the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of NYULH, Departments of Nursing, and FGP.

Participate in coordination of on‑site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment.

Serve as a support and resource for nursing, other clinical staff and providers.

Participate in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence‑based practice.

Embrace fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen, including ethical obligations and recognition of patients’ rights to confidentiality.

Provide emergency care in accordance with organizational policy.

Function as a respectful member of the health care team.

Delegate and oversee specific nursing interventions to implement patient care plans to members of the health care team as deemed appropriate by job description and license/certification.

Seek, acquire and maintain current nursing knowledge and competence to fulfill responsibilities as FGP Ambulatory Nurse.

Procure and apply new knowledge related to medical treatment and technology.

Maintain awareness of current patient‑centered, evidence‑based practice and consider applicable research data to patient care delivery.

Implementation / Provision of Care

Execute medical regimens as prescribed by licensed providers (physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, certified midwife, physician assistants, podiatrists).

Assess patients, identify unmet patient needs and plan comprehensive care to meet those needs in relation to the patient’s illness, condition or disability.

Coordinate integration of care with other health care providers such as respiratory therapists, physical therapists, social workers, physicians, nurse practitioners, dieticians, navigators, and discharge planners.

Provide direct care services: administer treatments and medication, act as sentinel for untoward events or symptoms, provide disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counseling.

Collect and document patient clinical historical and assessment data.

Perform onsite testing (POC lab testing, EKG, specimen collection, auditory and visual tests, psychiatric and physical risk screening, fetal monitoring, spirometry, allergy skin testing, bladder, TB skin testing and result evaluation).

Perform medical and nursing treatments in accordance with plan of care, provider orders, and NYSBON scope of practice.

Perform procedures such as hot and cold applications, placement/removal of orthopedic appliances, casts, splints, suture and staple removal, urinary bladder irrigation, catheter care, ear irrigation.

Apply and remove dressings, perform wound care, assist with minor and major procedures.

Perform patient monitoring including pre, intra, post procedure, testing, medication administration, medical/surgical treatment and/or sedation.

Provide 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, including oxygen therapy.

Administer IV therapy (including blood, blood products, IV fluids, chemotherapy with proper certification, IV medications via peripheral or central venous devices).

Receive, document, and report critical lab values as indicated.

Perform preliminary review of results for prioritization of urgent findings, then notify provider for final verification.

Perform in‑person and phone triage for patient clinical concerns with appropriate escalation; provide clinical advice as within RN scope and/or direction from provider.

Perform care and case management of a defined population via multidisciplinary plan to coordinate/facilitate patient care as needed.

Health Promotion & Education

Identify, through case‑finding and critical analysis, patient, family and/or community deviations from health and wellbeing; Collect patient healthcare data systematically and continuously, using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments.

Analyze assessment data to determine health status and nursing diagnoses.

Report deviations requiring medical diagnosis and/or treatment to provider.

Escalate urgent or emergent deviations to medical provider and/or emergency care.

Consider patient and cultural group needs in all patient care activities.

Assess patient’s ability to adapt to new situations and circumstances created by changes in health status and/or environment.

Identify barriers to optimal care (physical, cognitive, language, literacy, socioeconomic, cultural, behavioral).

document and update accordingly.

Develop patient‑centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes, and partner with patients to set individualized goals.

Educate patients and families to facilitate and promote healthy adjustment to new or changed health patterns.

Implement interventions identified in the plan of care.

Serve 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.

Greet patients warmly and professionally, stating name and role, and clearly communicate each step of the care/interaction as appropriate.

Work collaboratively with colleagues and site management to ensure a positive experience and timely resolution for all patient interactions and inquiries whether in person, by phone or via electronic messaging.

Partner with Patient Access Center and Central Billing Office team members to support collaboration and promote a positive patient experience.

To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York. If hired after 9/1/25: a Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited institution is required; an Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved contingent upon approval from Nursing Leadership, with a minimum of two years nursing experience in an applicable area and enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program to be completed within two years of hire. Registered Nurse License - NYS

Bilingual in Spanish

NYU Grossman School of Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment.