• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000

The 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

NYP/Columbia University Medical Center Department of Orthopedic Surgery seeks a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) for our dynamic and innovative academic practice. This position reports to the Associate Director of Practice Operations, Spine/Peds Ortho, working directly with the surgeons. Benefits include CME reimbursement, association and membership dues, 10 paid holidays, personal days, and generous vacation time. Health, life, and dental insurance, and employer matching retirement plan are also included in our inclusive benefit package.

Opportunity for incentive compensation via participation in our annual bonus plan. No call, nights, or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Treats patients with pediatric orthopedic issues and manage inpatient and outpatient services and/or other situations.
• Work independently or collaboratively with the orthopedic surgery attending and resident staff as a well as the nurses, therapists, social workers and other support personnel who take part in caring for orthopedic surgery patients.
• Chart preparation according to protocol and orders appropriate x-rays for office hours using the Electronic Medical Record.
• Evaluates and diagnoses patients
• Orders and interprets diagnostic and therapeutic tests relative to patient's age-specific needs.
• Administers injections/Prescribes appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment modalities.
• Monitors effectiveness of prescribed intervention.
• Remove/apply dressings, sutures, staples, slings and/or braces
• Reviews pre-operative instructions and explains the surgical process to patients who are about to have surgery
• Performs patient education duties; shows surgical videos, hands out brochures, and directs patients to specific Internet sites for more information
• Acts as a liaison in recovery room setting on surgical days in combination with recovery staff and attending, providing prescriptions and post op and discharge education and instructions.
• See post-op patients for wound checks and post-op care and notify attending of findings if abnormal
• Reviews post-operative discharge instructions with patients including regarding wound care and pain management.
• Triage incoming telephone calls; instructs patient and family regarding treatment instruction, then documents action taken in the Electronic Medical Record (CROWN).
• Sends patient telephones prescription requests to pharmacy and documents action in the Electronic Medical Record (CROWN).
• Assist with patient correspondence as needed, i.e. letters of medical necessity, school notes, insurance inquiries, etc.
• Assist patients in meeting health needs by identifying potential or existing problems, exploring available alternatives and providing support to the patient and family members to make an informed decision regarding health care.
• Facilitates the patient's transition within and between healthcare settings, e.g. admitting, transferring, discharging and home care including visiting nurse referrals.
• Formulate patient care protocols and critical pathways.
• Assist with development; participate in design and implementation of clinical research trials.
• Sees patients independently, performs in depth work up, and refers patients to NYP Spine Hospital surgeons.
• Other related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience
• Four years of related experience
• Active NYS RN and NP license with DEA

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing or Clinical doctorate
• National certifications
• Prior experience in management of pediatric patients with orthopedic diseases
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.