Thoracic Surgery NP Coordinator — Outpatient & Telehealth

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York's Thoracic Surgery Division seeks a Clinical Coordinator III, Nurse Practitioner to oversee outpatient care, pre- and post-operative management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role reports to the Chief of Thoracic Surgery and the Division Administrator in a 35-hour work week.

The position requires NYS NP licensure, ANCC/AANP certification, a Master's in Nursing, and at least three years of nursing or related experience, with BLS

Qualifications

• Master's Degree of Nursing or equivalent.
• 3 years of nursing or related experience.
• Current NYS NP License and ANCC or AANP Board Certification.
• BLS Certification.
• NYS DEA Certification.
• ACLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates medical and surgical management of Thoracic Surgery outpatients.
• Assists Thoracic surgeons in the outpatient clinic with history and physical exams.
• Orders and interprets radiology, lab and diagnostic tests per protocol.
• Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
• Ensures physicians meet meaningful use metrics.
• Develops practice protocols and patient education materials.
• Initiates referrals and collaborates with physicians.
• Performs telehealth pre- and post-operative evaluations and ongoing management.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing

3 years nursing experience

Tools

NYS NP License

ANCC Board Certification

BLS Certification

NYS DEA Certification

ACLS Certification

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York's Thoracic Surgery Division seeks a Clinical Coordinator III, Nurse Practitioner to oversee outpatient care, pre- and post-operative management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. The role reports to the Chief of Thoracic Surgery and the Division Administrator in a 35-hour work week.

The position requires NYS NP licensure, ANCC/AANP certification, a Master's in Nursing, and at least three years of nursing or related experience, with BLS