Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology (Columbia University Irving Medical Center)

Position Summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in the inpatient setting within the Division of Cardiology. The selected candidate will join a progressive NP group to care for patients with advanced cardiac illnesses, on our stepdown telemetry unit and in our CCU.

Responsibilities

• The Nurse Practitioner will manage a diverse group of cardiac patients predominantly with Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Critical Care.

• The NP will render direct patient care including but not limited to obtaining patients' history, performing comprehensive and targeted physical examinations, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, and diagnosing/managing chronic as well as acute care problems from admission through discharge.

• The NP will also be responsible for counseling and educating patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management.

• The NP will collaborate and meet with the multidisciplinary team to address quality care initiatives and length of stay.

• The NP is required to document all patient/caregiver encounters in the EMR.

• Perform other responsibilties as assigned.

• Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of experience.

• Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses.

• Must have NPI Certification.

• Current NP Board Certification Required.

• Must be eligible for ANCC Board Certification in Acute Care.

• Must be eligible for DEA certification.

• Must be eligible for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS.

• Must have the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule. Flex shifts, Nights and/or Days with night rotation positions are available.

• Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills required.

• Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Adult Gerontology Acute care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) preparation preferred.

• Experience in critical care, cardiology, advanced heart failure or transplant a plus.

• Previous NP experience a plus.

• Other Requirements

• Participation in Medical Surveillance required:

• Contact with patients and/or human research subjects

• Wear N-95 respirator

• Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure

• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

• Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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