• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building: John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $95,000 - $102,000

Position Summary

Under the leadership of the Associate Director of Nursing, the primary purpose of the Registered Nurse is to provide nursing services and support the delivery of patient-centered care through the nursing process and in accordance with Columbia Health policies, procedures, and regulatory standards. 

The Registered Nurse demonstrates clinical judgment and skills in the full range of functions of a Registered Professional Nurse.  Identifies, assesses (including physical assessment), and provides nursing treatment for actual or potential health problems. The incumbent functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in quality improvement activities, and educates patients regarding medication, illness, and other health-related topics to promote the highest standard of care and wellness.

Responsibilities

• Triages patients’ complaints using critical assessment skills to include crisis intervention, acute and chronic medical problems for a wide range of health-related concerns; performs telephone triage on Nurse Clinical Symptom Lines.

• Refer patients for further clinical evaluation and follow-up, either immediate care or future appointment using a computerized system.

• Administration of vaccines, medications, allergy shots, ear irrigations, urgent care nursing, pregnancy screening, and women’s health counseling, including Plan B.

• Formulates and implements nursing projects and guidelines, such as reviewing and updating policies and procedures.  Participates in inter-disciplinary committees, programs, and community outreach.

• Coordinates care for patients with women’s health, men’s health, and a variety of other health issues.

• The Registered Nurse will be available in a designated practice group to serve as a resource to the team for educational needs and delivery of nursing care.

• Administer appropriate medications and treatments as prescribed by on-site providers.

• Engages in periodic self-evaluation and participates in Peer Review and Quality Assurance.

• Provides health education for acute and chronic medical conditions in a self-care model as well as wellness prevention model to patients and the University community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and current New York State RN license.

• A minimum of 2 years of related experience is required. 

• Must possess strong clinical assessment and triage skills with proven clinical judgment and skills in the full range of functions of a Registered Nurse.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain and promote interpersonal relationships and work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.  

• Completion of current CPR and infection control certificate.

• Required to work a minimum of 3-5 Saturdays during the Spring & Fall Terms.

Preferred Qualifications

• College health, Ambulatory care, ER, public health, or occupational health nursing experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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