• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35+
• Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $120,000.00

Position Summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Clinical Coordinator III (RN) to join the GI Medical Oncology team within the Division of Hematology/Oncology. This role involves providing comprehensive patient care and education in an outpatient clinical setting. The Clinical Coordinator will report directly to the Outpatient Oncology Nursing Directors.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to manage oncology patients throughout consultation, treatment, and recovery phases.
• Conduct thorough nursing assessments in person and via telephone, within scope of practice.
• Oversee daily patient care activities in the clinic and infusion center, including lab and test result follow-up, symptom management, and treatment planning.
• Coordinate with infusion center and inpatient teams to ensure accurate scheduling and continuity of care.
• Develop and implement patient education initiatives related to medical oncology treatments.
• Address psychosocial concerns of patients and caregivers, providing compassionate, evidence-based support.
• Communicate patient needs to the care team in a timely and clinically appropriate manner.
• Facilitate prior authorizations and provide treatment calendars to patients.
• Integrate cultural sensitivity and diversity into nursing practice.
• Actively participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to ensure continuity of care.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience, plus four years of related clinical experience.
• Current New York State RN license and BLS certification.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in medical oncology or bone marrow transplant (BMT) a plus.

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program.
  • Direct patient contact and/or interaction with human research subjects.
  • Use of N-95 respirator as needed.
  • Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
• Successful completion of all required compliance and systems training.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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