Ambulatory Care Nurse

SpineSearch LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SpineSearch LLC is partnering with a leading academic medical center in New York City to recruit an experienced Registered Nurse for an outpatient neurosurgery practice. This role offers a collaborative, patient-focused environment with strong benefits, growth opportunities, and a predictable weekday schedule.

The RN will collaborate with physicians to deliver comprehensive outpatient neurosurgical care, perform thorough patient assessments, document in the EMR, coordinate tests and referrals,

Qualifications

• Current New York State RN license.
• BSN or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2 years in outpatient, neurosurgical, or specialty practice preferred.
• Current BLS certification.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Experience with Epic EMR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with physicians to provide comprehensive outpatient neurosurgical care.
• Perform patient assessments, collect clinical data, and document findings in the EMR.
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum, including diagnostics and referrals.
• Assist with medication management, renewals, and prior authorizations.
• Provide patient education and triage via phone/MyChart.
• Review results and communicate findings to the care team.
• Support clinical operations while ensuring infection control and quality standards.
• Assist with urgent patient situations in collaboration with physicians and leadership.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services for a seamless patient experience.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff and assist with onboarding and mentoring.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

BSN or equivalent

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

SpineSearch is partnering with a leading academic medical center in New York City to identify an experienced Registered Nurse for an outpatient Neurosurgery practice. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected neurosurgical team in a collaborative, patient-focused environment with outstanding benefits, professional growth, and a predictable weekday schedule.

Position Highlights

• Hospital-employed position
• Outpatient setting

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with physicians to provide comprehensive outpatient neurosurgical care.
• Perform patient assessments, collect clinical data, and accurately document findings within the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Coordinate patient care across the continuum, including diagnostic testing, follow-up appointments, and specialty referrals.
• Assist with medication management, prescription renewals, and prior authorizations.
• Provide patient education, symptom management, and telephone/MyChart triage.
• Review laboratory and diagnostic results and communicate findings appropriately with the care team.
• Support clinical operations while ensuring compliance with infection control and quality standards.
• Assist with urgent patient situations in collaboration with physicians and clinical leadership.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary services and facilitate a seamless patient experience.
• Serve as a resource for clinical staff and assist with onboarding and mentoring when appropriate.
• Perform additional clinical and operational responsibilities as needed.

Qualifications

• Current New York State Registered Nurse (RN) License
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in an outpatient, surgical, neurosurgical, orthopedic, or specialty practice preferred
• Current BLS Certification
• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic experience preferred)