Description

The faculty & staff of Columbia University School of Nursing welcome you to a tradition of excellence in nursing education, clinical practice & research that spans more than a century. We represent the very best in quality & innovation within an academic environment. Our focus is on building evidence for effective practice and translating that evidence-based knowledge to practice & policy environments.

 Located in New York City, Columbia University offers rich opportunities with an infrastructure that provides the foundation for scholarly success. Columbia Nursing is a close-knit & collaborative team that partners on research, education & clinical experiences, and shares a vision for the future of healthcare in this country. We are internationally known & clinically unrivaled with recognition for excellence in research & curricular advancements as part of one of the world’s most renowned medical centers. Our faculty thrive in our new state-of-the-art building that includes a two-story simulation center. A career with Columbia Nursing has never been so inviting!

 The ColumbiaDoctors Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Group is the faculty practice of Columbia University School of Nursing. We are currently recruiting an energetic, compassionate and reliable Family or Adult Nurse Practitioner to join our clinical practice. This is a full time, in person position located in Upper Manhattan on the Columbia University Medical Campus serving the Washington Heightsand CUIMCcommunity.  

Our Nurse Practitioners provide a full scope of primary, episodic, travel medicine, chronic, and women’s health care to a diverse patient population with complex comorbidities. This is a full time, in person position, requiring at least 8 clinical sessions per week with administrative/academic time embedded into the schedule. Patient visits are conducted in person with occasional telemedicine visits. Providers have clinical and admitting privileges at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and work in partnership with more than1,200 providers at ColumbiaDoctors. Our NPs are committed to their patients’ health, specializing in primary care and targeted individualized disease prevention and health promotion and upholding the mission of the School of Nursing.  

Clinical Responsibilities: 
- Assesses the health status of patients by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination. 
 - Initiates and orders selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations and laboratory examination, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and evidence-based practice guidelines 
- Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses. 
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in assigned area. 
- Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.                                                                                                                                                  - - Document patient encounters thoroughly in Epic and sign notes within 24 hours of a patient visit. 
- Participate in team meetings and conferences. Engages in quality improvement projects. 
- Participate in after hours, on-call services in a rotation with colleagues. 
- Punctual provider, respecting their patients’ time while managing a full schedule 
- Lab and imaging results will be relayed to the patient in a timely manner by phone, mail, and/or MyChart (Connect) 
- Guest lecture for School of Nursing on various topics or areas of interest/expertise 
- Precept students from the school of Nursing while maintaining a full clinical schedule 
- Practice a team-based approach, working closely with allied health professionals, ancillary staff and colleagues.  

Columbia University offers a competitive salary & outstanding benefits package. The selected individual will receive an academic appointment commensurate with credentials & qualifications. (This is a non-tenured faculty position)

Requirements

Successful candidates will possess:

- A master's degree (MSN) from a recognized institution of higher education.
- A doctoral degree (DNP) from a recognized institution of higher education; preferred
- A minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; providing direct patient care in an ambulatory care setting
- An active, unrestricted New York State license as Nurse Practitioner, current national board certification as a Family or Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner, DEA license/registration and BLS.
- The selected candidates will have exemplary oral & written communication skills, strong analytical abilities, the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced & changing environment, proficiency utilizing electronic medical records and solid critical thinking skills.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) applicants will be given preferential consideration.
- 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 able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely fashion
- Have a positive outlook, motivated, and has ability to work well as a team with ancillary staff, allied health professionals and colleagues
- Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations
- Maintain an outstanding professional credibility and personal integrity, with a history of excellent patient satisfaction
- Demonstrate strong commitment to primary care and interest in developing long term clinical relationships with their patients