Variable Hours Officer / Clinical Coordinator III - Nurse Practitioner

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: < 20
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $82 - $109 per/hour

Position Summary

We are recruiting an energetic and empathetic Variable Hours Officer / Clinical Coordinator III - NP to join our team to provide care for low-risk obstetric patients on the OB/GYN inpatient service at the Allen Pavilion in accordance with mutually agreed upon protocols within the policies and procedures established by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology. They will report administratively to the Division Administrator and clinically to the Collaborating Physician. They will work under the supervision of the attending physicians when providing care to low-risk obstetric patients.

Responsibilities

Patient Care Management and Documentation

• Obtains and documents subjective history (interval or comprehensive) as appropriate to chief complaint or reason for visit.
• Conducts relevant physical exams, documenting pertinent positive and negative findings.
• Identifies a diagnostic impression and/or formulates a differential based on the subjective and objective data obtained.
• Writes prescription(s) according to New York State and federal law.
• Formulates a goal-directed plan that includes health maintenance, and appropriate medical and nursing interventions according to established protocols/practice agreement.
• 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

• Provide full scope obstetric care for low-risk patients in the triage unit, on L&D, and on the PP unit.
• Provides direct care to patients that are consistent with the Mission, Philosophy and goals of the department and hospital. Advises the department within the scope of the advanced nursing practice role and New York State practice act.
• Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and clinical decision-making skills in the administration of Clinical Coordinator III - nurse practitioner care for the low-risk obstetric patient population.
• Promotes patient satisfaction within their designated patient population.

Quality Assurance

• Conducts review of patient records in collaboration with peers and physician colleagues to determine quality and appropriateness of care provided.
• Engages in ongoing peer review and utilization review activities, competency evaluations and Medical Board reviews.

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 institutions.
• 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.
• 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.
• Serves as a professional role model for advanced practice for staff, the interdisciplinary team and students.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Note: This position may include weekend coverage and will consist of day and night shifts

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus five years of related experience.
• Master's Degree in specialty of practice or completed alternative certification requirements for graduates of nurse practitioner programs prior to April 1, 1989.
• Current NYS RN and NP Licensures.
• National 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

• 5 years of related experience in OBGYN.
• 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.