• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Position Summary

The Department of Obstetric and Gynecology is seeking a Clinical Coordinator / NP who will collaborate and report to the Division Chief.  Duties related to the functioning and development of The Division of Gynecologic Oncology and will have frequent contact/ communication with all patients.  Will provide quality care and excellent customer service.  The incumbent will collaborate with Physicians to assist in all treatments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Will provide compassionate oncology treatment for cancer patients. 
• Will provide quality care and excellent customer service.  Will work with patient families, provide guidance, clarification and support. 
• The incumbent will collaborate with Physicians to assist in all treatments and procedures, perform preoperative patient interviews and assessments including pre-op instructions, postoperative patient care and instructions, prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with standards. 
• Observe, report and record patient’s condition, reaction to drugs and treatment, compile and record all patient laboratory information. Provide ambulatory chemotherapy administration, foley care; IVs,  wound care, etc.
• Initiate and maintain positive relationships with patients, families, and hospital staff.
• Assist with triaging patient phone calls and processing prescription requests; signing off on all normal labs, reviewing all labs and collaborating with physicians in contacting patients with abnormal results and ensuring appropriate follow up is scheduled and handled appropriately, coordinate specimen drawing and handling of all STAT specimens, working with specialized laboratories to arrange specimen pick up and serve as the research liaison.
•  Assist in the development and implementation of division initiatives including education programs, QA and CQI.
• The incumbent will organize tumor conference, didactic work with medical students. Inpatient management if GYN Oncology patients as needed.
•  Comply with all hospital, department and division policies and procedures.
•  Demonstrate effective organization and interpersonal skills to create a team environment and an efficient workflow.
•  Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of related experience.
• Must have a license to practice as a Nurse Practitioner New York State
• Excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified chemotherapy nurse preferred.

• Three years specialized oncology nursing with knowledge of Gynecologic Oncology preferred.

• Master’s degree preferred.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.

We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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