Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care

Columbia University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University seeks a Nurse Practitioner for its Primary Care team in New York City. The role demands a qualified professional to deliver comprehensive primary care, participate in on-call rotations, and ensure high patient satisfaction through clinical excellence and collaboration in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current unrestricted license in New York as a Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Board Certification.
• 2 years of related experience in ambulatory care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary care services in a clinical setting.
• Manage patient care and establish on-call coverage.
• Document patient encounters in Epic system.

Skills

Problem assessment

Communication

Time management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Standard Work Schedule: 10 sessions per week (9 clinical sessions, 1 administrative session)
• Building: 51 West 51st Street, New York, NY 10019
• Salary Range: 120,000.00 - 135,000.00

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 Nurse Practitioner for Columbia Primary Care will provide a full scope of high-quality primary care clinical services including episodic, chronic, and women's health care, ensuring high patient satisfaction and experience. They will have clinical and admitting privileges at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. They will be responsible for their own patients during normal business hours and will establish and maintain on-call coverage for after-hours with the assistance of the administrative director. They will participate in an on-call rotation with colleagues both internal and external to the practice.

Responsibilities

Direct Patient Care Duties

• Provide primary care 9 sessions per week spread evenly over the 5-day workweek (AM clinic hours are 8-12 and PM clinic hours are 1-5 PM).
• Responsible for own patients during normal business hours and will establish and maintain on-call coverage for after hours with the assistance of the administrative director, participating in an on-call rotation with colleagues both internal and external to the practice.
• Arrive on time and be ready to see patients at the start of each clinic session.
• Work with teamlet partner (CMA/LPN) to strive to stay on schedule.
• All clinical documentation will be done in Epic and all visit encounters will be closed on the same business day.
• Patient messages, calls, and requests including letters, form completion, and prescription refills will be completed by the end of the business day and preferably by the end of the session.
• Lab and imaging results will be relayed to the patient in a timely manner by phone, mail, and/or MyChart (Connect).
• Strive to refer all patients to Columbia and NYP specialists, diagnostic centers, and hospitals and refer outside Columbia only when Columbia doesn't provide the service or cannot provide the service within a reasonable period of time.
• Responsible for guaranteeing vacation and other planned leave coverage and should strive to block your own clinical schedule at least 2 months before the expected leave. Overall, clinical coverage by providers requires a minimum of 50% of the usual total provider schedulable hours.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing welcome to apply.
• A minimum of 2 years of related experience providing direct clinical services in an ambulatory care setting.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current unrestricted license in New York as a Nurse Practitioner and current NYS RN license.
• Current Nurse Practitioner Board Certification.
• Certification as an Adult Nurse Practitioner or Family Nurse Practitioner.
• Current Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) License and BLS Certification.
• Demonstrate advanced skills in problem assessment, resolution, and collaborative problem-solving in complex, and interdisciplinary settings including advanced proficiency in nursing competencies.
• Candidate must be well organized and be able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. This position requires the ability to interact positively, constructively and effectively with professional staff, providers, and organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor team through new and changing situations. Demonstrate a professional and compassionate manner while conveying a positive image of the practice.
• Ability to work independently, follow through, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.
• Be a respected clinician with outstanding professional credibility and personal integrity.
• Have a history of excellent patient satisfaction.
• Demonstrate strong commitment to primary care and interest in the duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Exhibits self-awareness, humility, and empathy in interactions with others.
• Exhibits optimism and a high energy level with an orientation towards innovation and action.
• Exhibits values and behavior of a good citizen in actions within the organization at large.
• Demands trust, transparency, and optimism by actions.
• Must successfully pass systems requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Primary Care practice experience preferred.

Competencies

Patient Facing Competencies

Minimum Proficiency Level

Accountability & Self-Management

Level 3 - Intermediate

Adaptability to Change & Learning Agility

Level 3 - Intermediate

Communication

Level 3 - Intermediate

Customer Service & Patient-Centered

Level 3 - Intermediate

Emotional Intelligence

Level 3 - Intermediate

Problem Solving & Decision Making

Level 3 - Intermediate

Productivity & Time Management

Level 3 - Intermediate

Teamwork & Collaboration

Level 3 - Intermediate

Quality, Patient & Workplace Safety

Level 3 - Intermediate

Leadership Competencies

Minimum Proficiency Level

Business Acumen & Vision Driver

Level 1 -Introductory

Performance Management

Level 2 - Basic

Innovation & Organizational Development

Level 1 -Introductory

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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