Job Type: Officer of AdministrationBargaining Unit: N/ARegular/Temporary: RegularEnd Date if Temporary: N/AHours Per Week: 35Standard Work Schedule:Building:Salary Range: $130,000 Annual - $150,000 AnnualThe salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　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 telemetry ward.

　　Responsibilities

　　Manage a diverse group of cardiac patients predominantly with Advanced Heart Failure and Heart Transplant.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.Counsel and educate patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management.Collaborate and meet with the multidisciplinary team to address quality care initiatives and length of stay.Document all patient/caregiver encounters in the EMR.Perform other responsibilities as needed.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Master's degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of experienceCurrent New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licensesMust be eligible for DEA CertificationMust be eligible for ANCC Board Certification in Acute CareBCLS, ACLS certificationsExcellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication (both written and verbal) skillsFamiliarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS ExcelMust have the ability to adapt to a flexible scheduleFlex shifts, Nights and/or Days with night rotation positions are available

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) preparationExperience in cardiology, advanced heart failure or transplant a plus

　　Other Requirements

　　Participation in Medical SurveillanceContact with patients and/or human research subjectsWear N-95 respiratorPotential bloodborne pathogen exposureSuccessful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

　　Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly