Clinical Coordinator III (RN) - DLD - The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $118,000

Position Summary

The Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases is seeking a Clinical Coordinator III (RN) to provide patient care and education in an outpatient clinical setting for various subspecialty programs in gastroenterology. The RN will work Monday through Friday, coordinating patient care across two main areas: outpatient clinics, primarily held on West 51st Street, and the Endoscopy Suite. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, performing evaluations and consultations on patients, following up with patients pre- and post-endoscopy procedures, reviewing and acting on results of blood chemistries and radiologic studies, discussing results with patients and referring physicians, and scheduling procedures.

Responsibilities

• See and evaluate outpatients and inpatients requiring GI consultation.
• Act as a resource in facilitating the collection of patient medical records, pathology slides, and imaging results in preparation for the first visit.
• Triage all calls in which a patient indicates they may need an urgent clinical intervention.
• Address any questions and provide assistance with clinical matters as indicated by the frontline administrative team.
• Support outpatient care for office visits, follow-ups, and procedures.
• Conduct histories and physicals on all assigned patients.
• Conduct preliminary consultations and present appropriate clinical information to attending staff.
• Perform comprehensive nursing assessments of patients within scope, in clinical areas, and via telephone in collaboration with MD.
• Communicate with MD regarding patient needs in a clinically appropriate and timely manner and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and their families.
• Communicate effectively with attending physicians and collaborate closely with all healthcare disciplines to ensure continuity of care and efficient, high-quality care.
• Collaborate with Endoscopy Suite nurses and staff in the care and treatment of patients.
• Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients and caregivers.
• Address psychosocial concerns of patients and caregivers related to disease and treatment.
• Develop, implement, and track patient education efforts.
• Demonstrate professional skills in expediting patient care.
• Network with other clinical disciplines and support staff to expedite pre-operative evaluations.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and/or experience, plus four years of nursing experience.
• Current New York State RN license and BLS certification.
• Must be available to work a full week schedule, Monday-Friday.
• Excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in gastroenterology and/or surgery practice.
• Spanish language skills.

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Wear N-95 respirator
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements