Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner - NephrologyThe Division of Nephrology at Columbia University is consistently ranked as one of the top nephrology divisions in the country and offers a great environment for career growth and development. We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join nursing team integrated in a busy faculty practice that oversees the care of complex nephrology patients. The practice cares for patients with a breadth of diseases including electrolyte disorders, hypertension, chronic kidney disease, and end stage renal disease including patients on dialysis and post kidney transplantation. The ideal candidate will be independent, flexible, hardworking and will thrive delivering patient centered care in an atmosphere that is challenging, yet deeply satisfying.ResponsibilitiesWorks cooperatively with MD's, other NP's, RN's and other allied health personnel.Provides direction to various allied health staff and performs comprehensive assessment.Orders, conducts and interprets diagnostic tests.Formulates a diagnostic impression; and develops and implements a treatment plan.Monitors the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions, prescription of pharmacological agents and treatments and non- pharmacological therapies.Provides counseling and education to meet patient needs.Performs and assists in biopsies and dialysis catheter placement.Covers all areas of nephrology including inpatient and outpatient dialysis, inpatient nephrology service, nephrology clinics, infusion clinics and renal biopsy clinics.Oversees the training of new NPs and assists with NP schedules.Responsible for developing and maintaining clinic workflows in the EMR.Develops QA projects in the clinic.Performs additional related duties as needed.Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree plus at least one to two years of related experience, or equivalent in education and experienceCurrent New York State Nurse Practitioner license (or proof of application)Current New York State Registered Nurse licenseBoard certificationCurrent DEA, Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificationsExcellent verbal, written and oral communication skillsDemonstrated leadership abilityAbility to manage time and stress effectively, and adapt to unpredictable situations within the patient care settingFlexibility to adjust schedule to meet patient and staff needsPreferred QualificationsTwo to five years of clinical experience in NephrologyPrimary care, acute care, and/or ICU experienceStrong computer skills in an Electronic Medical RecordOther RequirementsMust satisfy all clinical credentialing and privileging requirements of NewYork?Presbyterian HospitalSuccessful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirementsEqual Opportunity Employer / Disability / VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.