Ambulatory Care Nurse - Atlantis, Florida

Nursing --> Nursing Atlantis, FL • ID: 1162984_RR00121553 • Full-Time/Regular Position Summary: We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse - Atlantis. The Ambulatory Care Nurse 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 into the 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 rela…