Registered Nurse

Columbia University; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University’s Health Services seeks a registered nurse to provide triage, clinical assessment, and patient-centered care for our diverse student population. This is an on-site essential role within Columbia Health Medical Services, located at John Jay Hall, requiring strong collaboration with MDs, NPs, and health staff.

You will administer medications, support immunizations and women's health services, and participate in education, outreach, and quality initiatives while maintaining

Qualifications

• Requires BSN and current New York State RN license.
• Minimum 2-4 years related experience.
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills with proven clinical judgment.
• Ability to work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Current CPR and infection control certification.
• Must work 3-5 Saturdays during Spring/Fall Term.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient concerns using clinical assessment skills, including crisis intervention and women's health needs.
• Refer patients for clinical evaluation and follow-up using the scheduling system.
• Administer medications and treatments (e.g., immunizations, injections, pregnancy screening, women's health counseling).
• Conduct telephone triage via the Nurse Clinical Symptom Line.
• Assist with nursing projects, protocols, and guideline updates.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, programs, and community outreach.
• Coordinate patient care for women’s health and follow-up on labs and results.
• Serve as a clinical resource for providers and health staff.
• Participate in trainings and Practice Group Meetings.
• Provide health education on acute and chronic conditions and self-care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to support patient flow in triage and urgent care.

Skills

Clinical triage

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Patient education

CPR certification

Infection control

Education

BSN

New York State RN license

CPR certification

Tools

Electronic scheduling system

EMR/Health records

Job description

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $102,000

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

Columbia Health Medical Services seeks self-motivated Registered Nurse with superior triage and clinical assessment skills. Join our multidisciplinary staff of dedicated college health professionals and play a critical role in providing comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care to our diverse student population. This is an on-site essential role.

Responsibilities

• Triage patient concerns using strong clinical assessment skills, including crisis intervention, acute and chronic medical issues, and women’s health–related needs.
• Refer patients for clinical evaluation and follow-up using the electronic scheduling system, including urgent, same-day, or future appointments.
• Administer medications and treatments such as allergy injections, immunization, ear irrigations, urgent care nursing procedures, pregnancy screening, and women’s health counseling, including Plan B.
• Conduct telephone triage through the Nurse Clinical Symptom Line.
• Assist with nursing projects, protocols, and clinical guidelines, including policies and procedure updates.
• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, programs, and community outreach efforts.
• Coordinate patient care for women’s health and a wide range of medical concerns, including follow-up on laboratory work and results.
• Serve as a clinical resource for medical providers (MDs, NPs), Medical Assistants, and Health Services Assistants regarding nursing care and education.
• Participate in educational sessions, in-service trainings, and Practice Group Meetings.
• Administer prescribed medications and treatments under the guidance of providers.
• Engage in ongoing professional development, including self-evaluation, Peer Review, and Quality Management activities.
• Provide health education on acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizing self-care and wellness/prevention for patients and the broader Columbia community.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, medical assistants, laboratory staff, physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and nutritionists.
• Support patient flow and care delivery in triage and urgent care under the direction of the Associate Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current New York State RN license
• Minimum 2-4 years related experience required
• Must possess strong clinical assessment and triage skills with proven clinical judgment and skills in the full range of functions of a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and promote interpersonal relationships and work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Completion of current CPR and infection control certificate
• Required to work a minimum of 3-5 Saturdays during the Spring/Fall Term

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory care, ER, public health or occupational health nursing experience.
• Proficiency in Bengali, Cantonese, French,Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese and other languages is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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