• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000

Position Summary

The Division of Neonatology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center in partnership with New-York Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to support our evolving NeuroNICU program.  The Nurse Practitioner will need to have or acquire specialized skills in use of neonatal neurological monitoring (head ultrasound, MRI, NIRS, aEEG and other tools) and neuroprotective strategies. This practitioner will be accountable for daily coordination of neuroprotective care in our NICUs, in partnership with the physician NeuroNICU Director.

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Responsibilities

• Ensuring safe operation of portable MRI machine.
• Conducting clinical review of all head ultrasound and MRI measurements.
• Focusing on optimizing the use of aEEG and NIRS, and integration of emerging neuromonitoring technologies into NICU care. 
• Managing a variety of clinical and research responsibilities.
• Ensuring high quality of neurological care.
• Efficiently utilizing resources and supporting ongoing program improvements.
• Collaborating closely with the MSCH NICU teams (nursing, frontline providers, physical therapy/ occupational therapy) as well as CUMC faculty (Neonatology, Neurology, Radiology).
• Assisting the healthcare team to promote optimal neurodevelopmental assessment and care through family-centered, culturally sensitive practices.
• Active participation in Departmental and Divisional staff activities and conferences as well as public engagement activities are also expected.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in the NICU.
• Excellent organizational, management and clinical skills are required, along with a commitment to teamwork and academic mission.
• Must consistently have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.
• Ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other’s contributions.

Other Requirements

• Current New York State NP and RN License.
• Board Certification.
• DEA License.
• BCLS and ACLS certification.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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