Rheumatology NP – Academic Medical Center

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Rheumatology seeks a patient-centered Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct patient care and care coordination across rheumatologic subspecialties. The NP will work with faculty physicians and contribute to multidisciplinary care models in an academic medical center setting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive examinations, triage, patient education, follow-up care, and participation in infusion therapies and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner for adults plus 1–2 years related experience.
• Current NY NP license (or proof of application) and RN license.
• Current national NP certification.
• BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Proficiency with EMR and standard office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain histories, perform exams, order/interpret tests, and manage acute/chronic conditions.
• Triage inquiries and provide timely follow-up.
• Counsel patients and caregivers on disease processes and treatments.
• Support patient access with follow-up and urgent visits.
• Prescribe medications and document encounters in the EMR.
• Order, supervise, and administer infusion therapies.
• Screen and enroll patients in clinical trials and assist with research documentation.

Skills

Adult NP care

RN license

BLS

ACLS

EMR proficiency

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Communication skills

Education

Master of Nursing (Adult NP)

New York NP license

RN license

NP board certification

Tools

Epic EMR

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Division of Rheumatology seeks a patient-centered Nurse Practitioner to deliver direct patient care and care coordination across rheumatologic subspecialties. The NP will work with faculty physicians and contribute to multidisciplinary care models in an academic medical center setting.

Responsibilities include comprehensive examinations, triage, patient education, follow-up care, and participation in infusion therapies and clinical trials.