Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology in New York, New York
- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Bargaining Unit: N/A
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary: N/A
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $130,000 Annual - $160,000 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
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in a very busy Echocardiography practice within the Division of Cardiology.
Responsibilities
- The NP will provide direct patient care and be responsible for the performance of echo stress testing at practices located in midtown (Columbia Doctors location), 168th Street, Columbia Doctors location, and Westchester and other Divisional space as needed.
- Performing complete patient history and physical, reviewing laboratory tests, starting IV access, administering medications and contrast agents for stress testing under a physician's supervision.
- The NP will also be responsible for counseling and educating patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management.
- The NP is required to document all patient/caregiver encounters in the Epic EMR.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Master's degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner, plus one to two years of related experience.
- Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses.
- NP board certification or ANCC Board Certification in Acute Care.
- BCLS certification.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous NP experience a plus.
- Experience in cardiology a plus.
- Familiarity with CUIMC/NYP.
Other Requirements
- Must be able to work a 5-day work week.
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills required.
- Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.
- Participation in Medical Surveillance required.
- Must successfully complete systems training requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly