Clinical Coordinator III / NP

Position Summary

The Division of General Obstetrics & Gynecology at Columbia University is seeking a Nurse Practitioner. The position will report to the chief of the Division and Division Administrator of General Obstetrics & Gynecology. Working closely with the physicians, this individual will lead the medical management of patients.  In concert with the physicians, the NP is responsible for constructing thoughtful differential diagnoses and tailoring individualized and evidence-based treatment plans and integrates the principles of preventive medicine and patient education into all aspects of clinical care.

The Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for overseeing patient care, obtaining and reviewing medical records, and addressing clinical care concerns. Additional responsibilities may include conducting regulatory reporting and quality assurance activities, developing and assisting with the implementation of clinical protocols and procedures, and participating in initiatives to promote and enhance the experience for both patients and referring providers. A strong foundation in clinical decision-making and the ability to provide support to both clinical and non-clinical staff are required

Responsibilities

Patient Care Management and Documentation

• Obtains and documents subjective history (interval or comprehensive) as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
• Work closely with the physicians in the Division to provide high quality, comprehensive patient care assists with in office-based procedures
• Conducts relevant physical exams, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Writes prescription(s) according to New York State and federal law.
• Assesses and documents patient response to treatment and interventions.
• Provides and documents health teaching that is oriented to the appropriate problem and/or developmentally age- appropriate health maintenance.

• Consults and/or refers as per collaborative agreements/protocols. Documents same as well as documents follow up.

Direct Patient Care

• Work closely with the physicians to provide high-quality, comprehensive patient care.
• Develop an individual patient panel.
• Track lab results to confirm that patients have had appropriate follow up.
• Act as a resource for patients requesting lab results and requisitions.
• Triage patient phone calls and make clinically related follow-up calls.
• Use EMR and optimize EMR functions with IT.
• Medication/supply tracking/expiration date follow-up.

Quality Assurance

• Conducts review of patient records in collaboration with peers and physician colleagues to determine quality and appropriateness of care provided.

Patient Safety

• Administers care in accordance with safety, environmental and infectious control principles and regulations identified by the institution and legislative bodies. 
• Practices in accordance with legal parameters as delineated by collaborative agreement/practice protocols to include ordering and/or administering medication, intravenous fluids, blood and blood products

Patient Rights

• Demonstrates an awareness and knowledge of patient’s rights and responsibilities while receiving care within the institution.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the referral mechanism when a patient believes these rights have been violated.

 Education

• Serves as a resource person and participates in staff development programs.
• Participate in the education and mentorship of medical students and new NPs and Nursing  staff
• Provides patient education and counseling on health status and treatment plan.
• Serves as clinical preceptor for students from selected programs.

 Research Studies

• Assists staff in developing appropriate quality improvement study design for potential use in research.
• Participates, when appropriate, in quality improvement activities.
• Participates in approved research protocols. 
• Evaluates and implements relevant research findings.

 Coordination/Collaboration

• Collaborate on clinical problems with nursing personnel, medical staff or other health care providers.
• Collaborates with other members of the interdisciplinary team to determine and achieve health goals of patients and families.
• Collaborates with administration and professional staff in the establishment and implementation of community services.

 Other Job Duties

• Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behaviors.
• Promotes a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff.
• Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
• Identifies customer services needs on the unit.
• Participates in departmental staff meetings and committees as required and appropriate.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

• Five years of nursing or related experience.
• Current NYS RN and NP Licensure.
• ANCC Board Certification as a Nurse Practitioner in the specialty of practice. 
• Basic Life Support Certification for all Nurse Practitioners who provide direct patient care.

• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills to direct work, drive change, interact with and effectively collaborate with patients and co-workers.
• Must maintain licensure throughout employment.
• Possess strong organizational skills and be detail oriented.
• Excellent verbal/written communication and strong observation and listening skills.
• High level of professionalism and maturity, and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related experience in OBGYN.
• Experience with menopause care
• Computer proficiency with the ability to quickly learn new applications.

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.