Registered Nurse

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $102,000

Position Summary

Columbia Health Medical Services seeks a self-motivated Registered Nurse with superior triage and clinical assessment skills. Join our multidisciplinary staff of dedicated college health professionals and play a critical role in providing comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care to our diverse student population.  This is an on-site essential role. 

Responsibilities

• Triage patient concerns using strong clinical assessment skills, including crisis intervention, acute and chronic medical issues, and women’s health–related needs.

• Refer patients for clinical evaluation and follow-up using the electronic scheduling system, including urgent, same-day, or future appointments.

• Administer medications and treatments such as allergy injections, immunization, ear irrigations, urgent care nursing procedures, pregnancy screening, and women’s health counseling, including Plan B.

• Conduct telephone triage through the Nurse Clinical Symptom Line.

• Assist with nursing projects, protocols, and clinical guidelines, including policies and procedure updates.

• Participate in interdisciplinary committees, programs, and community outreach efforts.

• Coordinate patient care for women’s health and a wide range of medical concerns, including follow-up on laboratory work and results.

• Serve as a clinical resource for medical providers (MDs, NPs), Medical Assistants, and Health Services Assistants regarding nursing care and education.

• Participate in educational sessions, in-service trainings, and Practice Group Meetings.

• Administer prescribed medications and treatments under the guidance of providers.

• Engage in ongoing professional development, including self-evaluation, Peer Review, and Quality Management activities.

• Provide health education on acute and chronic medical conditions, emphasizing self-care and wellness/prevention for patients and the broader Columbia community.

• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team that includes nurses, medical assistants, laboratory staff, physicians, nurse practitioners, case managers, and nutritionists.

• Support patient flow and care delivery in triage and urgent care under the direction of the Associate Director. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current New York State RN license.
• Minimum 2-4 years related experience required.
• Must possess strong clinical assessment and triage skills with proven clinical judgment and skills in the full range of functions of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain and promote interpersonal relationships and work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• A current CPR and infection control certification.
• Required to work a minimum of 3-5 Saturdays during the Spring/Fall Term.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ambulatory care, ER, public health or occupational health nursing experience.
• Proficiency in Bengali, Cantonese, French, Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, Portuguese, and other languages is a plus.

Other Requirements

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.  Applicants requiring current or future visa sponsorship will not be considered. 

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.