Clinical Coordinator lll - NP

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

Job summary

The Clinical Coordinator III, Nurse Practitioner will function in the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Division and manage pre- and post-operative patients. The incumbent will provide clinical care services, including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients, working closely with other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

Columbia University Medical Center offers a collaborative environment that values compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing required.
• 3 years of related experience.
• NYS RN and NP Licenses and ANCC Board Certification required at start date.
• BLS Certification required; ACLS preferred; NYS DEA Certification.
• Ability to manage and coordinate a patient caseload with a physician and health care team.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice.
• Document comprehensive histories, examinations, and medication lists.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies and formulate differential diagnoses.
• Create goal-directed plans including health maintenance and interventions.
• Coordinate hospital admissions, transfers, discharges and home-care arrangements.
• Conduct inpatient consults and participate in research activities.

Skills

Caseload management

Team collaboration

History & physical exams

MS Office

Education

Master of Science in Nursing

Tools

MS Office

Job description

• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building: Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $175,000.00

Grade 106

• 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

The Clinical Coordinator III, Nurse Practitioner will function in the setting of the Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Division and manage pre- and post-operative patients. The incumbent will be responsible for providing clinical care services; including assessing, diagnosing, prescribing, treating, and educating patients. Works closely with other clinicians in a team approach to patient care.

We offer to our patients an exacting standard of highly coordinated, compassionate and dedicated patient care. Our commitment to championing the health of our patients is our defining characteristic.

Responsibilities

• Assists in development, implementation, and evaluation of standards of care and professional practice in collaboration with members of the health care team and in accordance with institutional policies and regulatory agency requirements.
• The incumbent will perform and document comprehensive surgical, medical and psychosocial health histories, examinations (document pertinent positive and negative findings), and initiate/maintain a problem/medication list.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies including but not limited to laboratory and imaging studies, diagnostic impression, and/or form a differential based on the subjective and objective data obtained.
• Formulate a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, anticipatory guidance and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to the established protocols.
• Facilitate hospital admissions, transfers, and discharges as well as coordinate appropriate inpatient and outpatient accommodations and home-care.
• Conduct comprehensive consults on referred heart failure patients, complete insurance clearance tasks, and complete pre-op orders/screening in anticipation of surgery.
• Participate, review, disseminate, and incorporate research findings into clinical practice.
• Participate in inpatient consults.
• Engages in and supports research activities.
• Perform patient record reviews with collaborating physician in a timely fashion.
• Coordinates patient care activities, based on established priorities, including teaching, counseling, and discharge planning, and directs/delegates appropriately to members of the health care team.
• Communicates effectively and professionally with patients, significant others, and members of the health care team about the patient's plan of care.
• Create a safe work environment conducive to learning for students, visitors, patients, and their families
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice within their respective scope of care and the delivery of safe, competent patient care.
• Participates in maintaining a safe, therapeutic, and consumer-oriented environment.
• Administrating office policy and procedures within the Division of CT Surgery as needed.
• Support other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum education:

• Master of Science in Nursing

Minimum Related Experience

• 3 years of related experience

Minimum Licensing / Certifications Required Upon Start Date

• NYS RN and NP Licenses and ANCC Board Certification
• BLS Certification
• ACLS Preferred
• NYS DEA Certification

Other Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to perform comprehensive history and physical examinations.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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