Ambulatory Care Nurse New

Position Summary:

A leading academic medical center in New York City is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse (RN) to join its outpatient ambulatory care team on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment focused on patient-centered care, clinical excellence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Care

• Deliver professional nursing care using the nursing process and evidence-based practices.
• Conduct patient assessments, develop and manage individualized care plans.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding care transitions and health maintenance.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Patient Experience

• Support initiatives that enhance the patient experience, such as bedside reporting and purposeful hourly rounding.
• Foster therapeutic relationships and consider cultural and individual patient preferences in care.
• Address patient concerns and escalate when necessary to support satisfaction and trust.

Quality and Safety

• Promote and practice high standards of safety and efficiency in care delivery.
• Participate in quality improvement efforts and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
• Report and help address potential risks and ensure adherence to care standards.

Operations

• Carry out charge nurse responsibilities when assigned.
• Ensure resource utilization aligns with patient care needs and department protocols.
• Maintain accurate documentation and facilitate smooth patient flow.

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing education, professional growth, and shared decision-making forums.
• Promote ethical practice and contribute to a supportive care environment for peers and patients.
• Participate in clinical initiatives that reflect current best practices and community health needs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Current NYS RN License (LPNs also considered, where applicable)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience, including at least 2 years in an ambulatory care setting
• Experience with electronic medical records (EPIC preferred)
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred (not required for per diem roles)
• Skilled in vaccine administration and laboratory specimen collection

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Associate Degree in Nursing acceptable with relevant experience or active enrollment in a BSN program

Additional Notes:

• The position supports a department focused on palliative medicine and geriatric care.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability outpatient clinical environment aligned with academic healthcare standards.

Pride Health offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.