• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $115,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Clinical Coordinator III (RN) to join our multidisciplinary team, specializing in the care of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD). The RN will be instrumental in patient evaluation, education, and care coordination, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients with CKD and ESKD to assessing their clinical needs and treatment options.
• Educate patients and their families about dialysis vascular access, home dialysis modalities (e.g., peritoneal dialysis, home hemodialysis), and kidney transplantation.
• Provide ongoing education and support to ensure patients are well-informed and actively engaged in their care.
• Collaborate with outpatient dialysis facilities to place patients in the most appropriate centers based on their medical needs and preferences.
• Coordinate with vascular surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and interventional radiology teams to expedite dialysis and peritoneal dialysis access placement.
• Act as a liaison with the renal transplant program, facilitating timely referrals and guiding patients through the evaluation process.
• Serve as the primary point of communication between dialysis centers, surgical teams, and transplant programs to ensure seamless patient care.
• Participate in weekly case review meetings with the Director of the Education Program to discuss patient progress and care plans.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of patient education materials, care protocols, and standard operating procedures.
• Identify and address barriers to care, ensuring timely access to necessary interventions.
• Provide assistance in the ambulatory practice as needed, including support for kidney biopsies, infusions, and general nephrology patient care coordination.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and/or experience, plus four years of related experience
• Current NYS RN License (and maintenance)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Excellent communication and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in managing CKD and ESKD patient populations
• Familiarity with vascular access procedures, dialysis modalities, and renal transplantation processes.

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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