Clinical Coordinator II/RN

Position Summary Reporting directly to the Director of Clinical Operations, Clinical Coordinator II – Registered Nurse II, assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care and clinical protocols as needed in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Columbia University Medical Center. Responsibilities Assesses and collects data related to patient health status and inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician. Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g., renewals of medication) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed. Administers immunizations and medications. Under limited supervision, executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department. Supports continuing clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care. Handles telephone, MyChart and in-person triage (for symptom management) as well as patient education. Assists with management of urgent and emergent patient situations in conjunction with care team leadership. Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e., lab, x‑ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed under physician supervision. Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x‑ray). Reviews and manages communications from internal and external “customers” inclusive of in‑basket messages, updating immunizations, updating health maintenance items. Ensures infection control compliance within the practice. Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction. May float to other clinics as needed for operations need. May precept new clinical staff including Medical Assistants, LPNs and more junior nurses. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus 3 years of related experience. BLS certified. Current New York State RN license. Other Requirements Ability to work indoors in an environmentally controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc., without undue discomfort. Ability to perform sedentary work primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time. Travel between clinical sites may be required depending on need. Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue. Incumbents are expected to perform and/or assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. #J-18808-Ljbffr