Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in adult internal medicine primary care to join our ColumbiaDoctors multi-specialty practice.

This position operates under the clinical direction of CDHV/CDMG Medical Director and the administrative oversight of the Chief Nurse Practitioner within the Division of Cardiology.

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioner colleagues, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff, to deliver safe, evidence-based, and patient-centered care.

This position is located in Westchester County, New York.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document age-appropriate comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories and physical examinations, noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Maintain and update problem and medication lists.
• Diagnose and manage acute, and chronic conditions in adult patients and conduct routine wellness visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic treatments, and administer point-of-care testing, immunizations, and medications as part of primary care services
• Complete recommended health screenings and collect health data in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Coordinate and deliver care both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Obtain and review internal and external records and reports to support patient care.
• Develop goal-directed care plans that include appropriate medical and nursing interventions based on evidence-based guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patient response and clinical findings.
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease prevention, health maintenance, lifestyle modifications, chronic and acute conditions, and the comprehensive plan of care.
• Perform and manage transitions of care, including conducting discharge assessments for patients transitioning from acute or long-term care facilities.
• Assist with triaging daily patient communications, and follow-up, including coordination with referring providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, including behavioral health, social work, nutrition, pharmacy, home care, rehabilitation, hospice, and specialty providers, to coordinate care across the continuum.
• Document all patient and caregiver interactions thoroughly and accurately in the outpatient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in clinical team meetings and contribute to the promotion of standardized workflows, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Assist with training initiatives for clinical staff, including skills development, in-services, and inventory management of medical supplies.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for nurse practitioner practice within the defined scope of care, ensuring the delivery of safe, competent, and high-quality patient care.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, private, compassionate, and patient- and family-centered care environment.
• May be required to provide care at other ColumbiaDoctors practice sites, as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner in the care of adults from an accredited program or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of related experience.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner (or proof of application) and Registered Professional Nurse licenses.
• Must have NP Board Certification as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Must be eligible for NPI registration.
• Must be eligible for DEA certification.
• Must be eligible for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS.
• Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least three years of experience managing adult patients in a primary care setting.
• At least two years of prior clinical experience in a hospital or relevant setting.

Other Requirements

• Participation in Medical Surveillance Program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
  • Wear N-95 respirator.
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure.
  • Work with known infectious agents or biological toxins where prophylactic vaccination is available.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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