Nurse Practitioner

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Advanced Cardiac Care and Transplantation team to provide inpatient and outpatient pediatric cardiac care.
• Perform and document comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories and physical examinations.
• Order and interpret diagnostic studies, including laboratory and imaging tests, to form differential diagnoses.
• Facilitate hospital admissions, transfers, and discharges, coordinating appropriate inpatient and outpatient accommodations.
• Coordinate patient care activities, including teaching, counseling, and discharge planning.
• Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct assessments per protocol.
• Assist in the development and implementation of standards of care in accordance with institutional policies.

Requirements

• Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Two years of related clinical experience.
• Current New York State (NYS) Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Registered Nurse (RN) licenses.
• Current NP Board Certification.
• Current DEA license.
• Current BCLS and ACLS certification.
• Ability to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Pediatric Cardiology experience in either inpatient or outpatient settings.
• One year of specific related Nurse Practitioner experience.
• Master's degree in Nursing.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with medical computer applications.

About the Company

Columbia University Medical Center (CUIMC) is a leader in teaching, research, and patient care. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and providing comprehensive support to our employees and their families through robust health, retirement, and tuition programs.