Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000,000 Annual

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 Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in adult internal medicine to join our ColumbiaDoctors multi-specialty practice.

This position operates under the clinical direction of CDHV/CDMG Medical Director and the administrative oversight of the Chief Nurse Practitioner within the Division of Cardiology.

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioner colleagues, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff, to deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

This position is located in Rockland/Orange County, New York.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document age-appropriate comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories and physical examinations, noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Maintain and update problem and medication lists.
• Diagnose and manage acute, and chronic conditions in adult patients and conduct routine wellness visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and administer point-of-care testing, immunizations, and medications as part of primary care services
• Complete recommended health screenings and collect health data in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Coordinate and deliver care both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Obtain and review internal and external records and reports to support patient care.
• Develop goal-directed care plans that include appropriate medical and nursing interventions based on evidence-based guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patient response and clinical findings.
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease prevention, health maintenance, lifestyle modifications, chronic and acute conditions, and the comprehensive plan of care.
• Perform and manage transitions of care, including conducting discharge assessments for patients transitioning from acute or long-term care facilities.
• Assist with triaging daily patient communications, and follow-up, including coordination with referring providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, including behavioral health, social work, nutrition, pharmacy, home care, rehabilitation, hospice, and specialty providers, to coordinate care across the continuum.
• Document all patient and caregiver interactions thoroughly and accurately in the outpatient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in clinical team meetings and contribute to the promotion of standardized workflows, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Assist with training initiatives for clinical staff, including skills development, in-services, and inventory management of medical supplies.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for nurse practitioner practice within the defined scope of care, ensuring the delivery of safe, competent, and high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, private, compassionate, and patient- and family-centered care environment.
• May be required to provide care at other ColumbiaDoctors practice sites, as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner in the care of adults from an accredited program or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of related experience.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner (or proof of application) and Registered Professional Nurse licenses.
• Must have NP Board Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Must be eligible for NPI registration.
• Must be eligible for DEA certification.
• Must be eligible for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS. 
• Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience managing adult patients in a primary care setting.
• At least two years of prior clinical experience in a hospital or relevant setting.

Other Requirements

• Participation in Medical Surveillance Program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
  • Wear N-95 respirator.
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
  • Work with known infectious agents or biological toxins where prophylactic vaccination is available.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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