Clinical Coordinator III-NP/PA

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks a qualified nurse practitioner to provide vascular care services in the office and collaborate with vascular surgeons and clinicians in a team-based approach. The role includes assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and patient education within established guidelines.

Responsibilities cover history taking, risk assessment, appropriate testing, treatment planning, prescribing medications, and coordinating care with the health team while maintaining

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• 3-5 years nursing or related experience.
• Current NYS RN and NP licenses.
• ANCC or AANPCB board certification.
• BLS and NYS DEA certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history and chart reviews.
• Perform physical examinations and assess illness risks.
• Prescribe/dispense medications and treatments within guidelines.
• Educate patients on medications, health promotion and prevention.
• Coordinate care and communicate with clinicians and community resources.
• Document results and update medical records accurately.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's in Nursing

Tools

EPIC EMR

MS Office

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building: Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

This position reports directly to the Division Chief of Vascular Surgery and the Division Administrators in the Department of Surgery. The incumbent will be responsible for providing vascular care services in the office; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. They will also work closely with the Vascular Surgeons and other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient status by obtaining health history through patient/family interviews and chart reviews.
• Assess presenting illness, risk factors, and family history, psychosocial situation, and cultural factors; and perform appropriate physical examination.
• Assists with ordering and interpreting appropriate laboratory diagnostic and perform other screening tests.
• Seeks other information as needed, including consultation with physicians and other clinicians, for evaluation of illness.
• Integrates data to determine diagnosis and therapeutic plan, including identification of any health risks.
• Develops and implements treatment plan by prescribing/dispensing medications and/or injections / infusions in compliance with medical practice guidelines and state laws.
• Provides guidance to patient/family regarding medications and treatments.
• Educates patients regarding health promotion/illness prevention.
• Provides recommendations to appropriate community resources to meet patient/family needs.
• Communicates appropriate case management information to other professionals and community agencies.
• Prepares documentation for medical records including updating patient medical chart by posting examination and test results, diagnosis, medications, and treatment in written/computerized manner.
• Participates in peer reviews, chart reviews, staff education, clinical guideline development, and other continuing education. Also provide quality assurance activities to demonstrate compliance with standards, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acts as consultant/collaborator to clinical team. Will also comply with patient confidentiality requirements. Promotes patient advocacy.
• Collaborates with physicians in managing acute and long‑term medical needs of patient.
• Assists with monitoring and continuity of care between visits according to treatment plan including triaging patient calls/e‑mails.
• Reviews results / calls back patients / ensures prompt documentation as directed by the supervising physician.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum education:

• Master's degree in Nursing.
• 3-5 years nursing or related experience.

Minimum licensing/certifications required upon start date:

• Current NYS RN and NP License.
• ANCC or AANPCB Board Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• NYS DEA Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• ALS Certification
• Intermediate proficiency in MS Office.
• Experience with EMR (EPIC).

Other Requirements

• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examination.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload.
• Work within a collaborative agreement/protocol with a physician and health care team.
• Demonstrate leadership ability to manage patients and interact effectively with peers and physicians.
• Have excellent communication and written skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.