Nurse Care Coordinator & Research Liaison

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 112,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks a Nurse Coordinator to deliver patient-centered nursing care, triage remotely, coordinate testing and consultations, and support clinical research for the HHT Center of Excellence.

You will collaborate with Medical Directors, physicians, and research staff to ensure high-quality care and research excellence, while handling authorizations, documentation, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of nursing experience.
• Current New York State RN license and BLS Certification.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional patient service.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care across a multidisciplinary team of providers and healthcare professionals.
• Provide nursing support to patients, assist physicians with procedures, and educate patients and families regarding HHT and treatment plans.
• Maintain a safe, therapeutic, and patient-centered care environment.
• Collaborate with physicians and other providers to ensure high-quality patient care, including cross-coverage cases.
• Respond to and manage patient communications, including Telemed and front desk messages, within established timeframes.
• Review diagnostic test results and implement appropriate follow-up actions for abnormal findings.
• Communicate test results and care recommendations to patients and families.
• Provide guidance regarding authorizations for tests and treatments associated with patient care.
• Document all patient encounters and communications in Epic.
• Develop and participate in educational initiatives for patients and families related to HHT management and care.
• Apply nursing knowledge to medications, procedures, infection prevention, and safety practices; intervene in urgent situations.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for prescribed medications, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Support clinical research activities, including patient screening, enrollment, follow-up, and study management.
• Report unanticipated problems, protocol deviations, and eligibility-related waivers to the IRB via RASCAL.
• Collaborate with research staff to provide patient and study data for annual renewals and regulatory submissions.
• Ensure timely entry of data into electronic research databases.
• Maintain study-related forms, checklists, tracking tools, and databases.
• Assist with eligibility review, enrollment, monitoring, and IIT study-related activities.
• Coordinate travel and logistics for Investigator Meetings and other research events.
• Provide administrative support and cross-coverage for nursing staff during absences.
• Participate in HHT coordinator meetings, conferences, educational programs, and outreach events.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

communication skills

organizational skills

interpersonal skills

patient care

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience

New York State RN license

BLS Certification

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital seeks a Nurse Coordinator to deliver patient-centered nursing care, triage remotely, coordinate testing and consultations, and support clinical research for the HHT Center of Excellence.

You will collaborate with Medical Directors, physicians, and research staff to ensure high-quality care and research excellence, while handling authorizations, documentation, and patient education.