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Overview

Director of Nursing, Work as a full-time nurse and provide overall supervision to all nurses and programs regarding their all aspect of medical care in conjunction of OPWDD and The Salvation Army DDS programs. The Director will oversee a maximum of 96 Person Supported. They are also tasked with supervising and mentoring an average of five (5) nurses, including three full-time and two part-time nurses (or equivalent). The Director of Nursing is also responsible for the quality assurance process which includes routine audits of medical records, to ensure all medical compliance is met and the programs are audit ready. The Director of Nursing will also work with department heads, staff, residents and family members on setting goals and developing plans of correction to improve quality of medical services, quarterly meeting and training of the nurses are completed timely. Adherence to applicable regulations and review of resident progress as appropriate. The Director of Nursing will review, analyze, and evaluate business procedures for a higher quality of service. The Director of Nursing must be proficient in assessing patient needs, managing complex medical conditions, and coordinating care across multidisciplinary teams. The Director of Nursing must demonstrate strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to evaluate medical documentation, identify patterns, and make evidence-based decisions regarding the appropriateness and efficiency of healthcare services. The Director of Nursing exhibit strong time management and organizational skills to manage multiple cases concurrently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. The Director of Nursing is proficient in managing the workload efficiently while maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Joint Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, organizational (keen attention to detail) Ability to speak, read, and write English.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Critical thinking and sound judgment required.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Meets nursing operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other people in a position to understand service requirements.
• Completes patient care requirements by scheduling and assigning nursing and staff, following up on work results.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to persons supported, friends, and families.
• Promotes patient's independence by establishing patient care goals; teaching and counseling patients, friends, and family and reinforcing their understanding of disease, medications, and self-care skills.
• Provides information to patients and the health care team by answering questions and requests.
• Resolves patient needs by utilizing multidisciplinary team strategies.
• Maintains documentation of patient care services as per OPWDD guidelines
• Collaborate with facility and corporate management team members to achieve excellent clinical outcomes
• Travel to each facility location to provide management support and audit reviews.
• Educate facility leadership and nursing staff monthly and ongoing.
• Oversee process development and implementation as it relates to nursing at all DDS sites.
• Assist and conduct quarterly complaint surveys to ensure programs are in compliance with all requirements which include OPWDD, CMS and DOH guidelines.
• Assist facilities in annual and complaint surveys.
• Identify and resolve any regulatory compliance risk as it relates to nursing.
• Implement processes to correct any identified issues as it relates to medical.
• Monitor staff, processes, and policies to ensure the highest quality care of patients.
• Review facility systems such as falls, infection prevention and control, admissions and discharges, weight loss, pressure ulcers, etc., and suggest improvements in processes where it’s needed.
• Trains staff across various departments as needed on quality assurance and regulatory related issues as it relates to nursing.
• Identifies areas of potential risk and develops systems within the organization to minimize risk of adverse events or negative quality outcomes with Director & Social Service Team
• Works with Coordinator of Quality Assurance and Operations and Admin. Director on Project to improve nursing department.
• Works collaboratively with medical, nursing, and administrative leadership across the DDS departments.
• Team-oriented.
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint software; knowledge of internet applications.
• Must be creative, innovative, and detail-oriented and be able to apply the same level of effort into all assignments, regardless of scope.
• Effective oral, written, communication, and customer service skills. Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures, and to effectively communicate this information to a diverse population, in a comprehensive manner.
• Complete reviews of all DDS Individuals medical component (medical records, medication records and medication carts) to ensure compliance with OPWDD and TSA regulations.
• Provide written administrative actions and/or training to all nurses of all findings for correction in order to maintain compliance.
• Conducts interviews and completed the hiring process of all staff which discussion and approval from their supervisor.
• Ensure coverage and/or cover all programs without an assigned nurse.
• Complete monthly supervision of the staff supervised.
• Complete and submit written reports for all reviews, training, and supervision to the Director/ Social Service Director.
• Contact and correspond with the primary doctor of all findings for clarity.
• Attend all required and /or assigned training to enhance job knowledge to maintain compliance.
• Complete visit to all the programs and provide assessment to the Individuals as needed.
• Provide guidance to staff and clinical managers relating to all aspects of patient care including assisting with assessments, planning, and evaluation of individuals.
• Complete meals and medication observation of all programs and provide feedback in writing.
• Assuming the leadership, authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing the nursing department.
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures, establishing rapport with other departments to ensure all services and activities are properly maintained to meet the needs of the individuals.
• Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans, resident assessments, intake screening and admission meeting.
• Participates in facility committees as required to assist in evaluation and implementation of recommendations from the committees, e.g., Incident reporting, Human Rights, Inform Consent, Governing Body, etc.
• The essential functions for the job include, but are not limited to, the duties in the job description
• Responsible for engaging with a maximum of 96 persons supported.
• Supervises prospective nurses and oversees the nursing staff, with an average of five nurses (three full-time and two part-time, or the equivalent).
• Manages eight (8) OPWDD-certified D-certified residences and a family care program.

Qualifications

• Experience in OPWDD Certified homes, community residence and nursing homes
• First Aid and CPR certifications are preferred.
• Has respect and consideration for the resident being served.
• Current licensed as a Professional Registered Nurse in New York State
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Master's degree preferred
• Supervisory experience required.
• Must be on call via Phone and email access 24/7 days per week
• A Valid Driver's License is required (Must be able to drive large vehicle which consisted of wheelchair or 15 seated van).

How to Apply

Apply here.

Date Posted

May 13, 2025

Organization

CUIMC Faculty Practice Organization.  1111 Westchester Ave.

Position Summary

This ambulatory nursing role serves as a key member of the leadership team and is responsible for nursing practice oversight by organizing and leading the delivery of nursing care for assigned ColumbiaDoctors locations. This includes analyzing clinical practice and identifying opportunities to increase quality, safety, effectiveness, and efficiency; working with operational leadership to identify clinical indicators to measure, evaluate, and improve care; maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local clinical policies, procedures, and regulations; supervision of registered nurses who deliver nursing care; and clinical competency education and testing oversight for CMA and other clinical support roles. The position leads continuous quality improvement projects and population health initiatives in collaboration with medical and operational leadership. The Nurse Manager will work closely with internal and external stakeholders in the organization to advance population health, care coordination, clinical initiatives, and nursing staff performance and to deliver practice experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and work culture for staff.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for working collaboratively with providers, administrative and clinical managers, and staff to ensure the achievement of practice-wide clinical goals/metrics. Supports all strategies in the area/functions assigned, ensuring organizational guidelines and policies are standardized across all clinical sites.
• Implements policies, procedures, and workflows related to nursing care, infection control, regulatory compliance, and clinical issues across the organization.
• Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) and implements performance improvement initiatives related to nursing practice. Continuously seeks and implements operational improvements in clinical flow. Utilizes electronic medical record dashboards and reports to monitor KPIs of relevant clinical and quality workflows to ensure a holistic view of the practices’ clinical operations.
• Executes clinical practice optimization and improvement strategies and utilizes a data-driven methodology to monitor progress.
• Fosters an experience and environment of patient and family-centered care through mentorship, coaching, and education of the clinical staff.
• Supports and implements clinical staff recruitment and retention strategies that support top-of-license clinical performance.
• Assesses nursing and clinical support development needs; identifies goals and provides resources.
• Executes implementation of organizational strategies for clinical staff.
• Develops clinical competencies for clinical staff at all levels and plans for implementation and ongoing assessment to ensure clinical support staff can perform their duties effectively, safely and to the standard of care appropriate to their scope of practice.
• Collaborates with medical leadership to develop and implement clinical triage protocols.
• Contributes to CUIMC population health and care coordination initiatives.
• Prepares and delivers reports to administrative and medical leadership outlining progress towards meeting goals and objectives related to clinical programs, quality, safety, and human resource initiatives of the nursing staff.
• Participates in the planning and opening of new sites with a focus on clinical staff requirements, clinical staff workflows, selection of clinical equipment used in nursing care, and patient-centered office flow.
• Leads clinical staff huddles and meetings to align clinical team with organizational strategy, new initiatives, programs, and policies
• Keeps current on all organizational, regulatory compliance and patient privacy trainings policies (e.g. infection control, public safety, EH&S, HIPAA, OSHA, etc.) and successfully complete all required trainings.
• Other duties as assigned within scope of licensure, training, and education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent of education and experience. 
• A minimum of 4 years of related experience. 
• Current and unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Must have excellent clinical skills in a high-volume, high-pressure environment.
• Candidate must demonstrate strong customer service orientation and the ability to deliver consistent exceptional service while demonstrating tact, respect and sensitivity.  
• Candidate must be organized and be able to manage a demanding workload and moderately complex cases in an accurate and timely.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in problem assessment, and resolution and collaborative problem solving in complex, and interdisciplinary settings including advanced proficiency in nursing competencies. 
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.  This position requires the ability to interact positively, constructively and effectively with professional staff, providers and organizational stakeholders.  
• Must be able to create and deliver high level communication presentations for senior leadership and other organizational stakeholders.
• Ability to lead and mentor team through new and changing situations.  Demonstrate a professional and compassionate manner while conveying a positive image of the practice. 
• Ability to work independently and follow-through and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact and sensitivity in stressful situations.
• Strong proficiency of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or similar software is required and an ability and willingness to learn new systems and programs.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.
• Ability to work indoors in an environmentally-controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc. without undue discomfort.
• Ability to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Travel between clinical sites will be routinely required.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, body fluid, and tissue. Incumbent is expected to perform/assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed.

How To Apply

Learn more and apply here.

Date Posted

June 11, 2025

Organization

CUIMC Faculty Practice Organization

Position Details

Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) assists healthcare providers with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed. This experienced Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) duties will include, but are not limited to, medication/immunization administration, point of care testing (POCT), clinical information abstraction, and patient education that can be in person, via our patient portal, or by phone. The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will work closely with multiple healthcare providers and other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an excellent patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture that represents our values. This nursing position will serve as a key member of the patient care team. The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will participate in or lead health initiatives within the department/unit to address health care gaps and promote positive health outcomes for patients. At this senior level, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) may be asked to travel to site locations to train staff or review processes with staff, providers, and managers.

Responsibilities

Administrative/Operations

• Assesses and collects data related to patient health status and inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician.
• Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g. medication renewals) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed. Administer immunizations and medications.
• Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients
• Supports on-going clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Handle telephone, My Chart and in-person triage (for symptom management) as well as patient education
• Assist with the management of urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e. lab, x-ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed.
• Review and act on test results (lab, x-ray, cardiac catheter, ECHO, CPETT) in collaboration with the healthcare provider.
• Review and manage communications from internal and external “customers” inclusive of in basket messages, updating immunizations, updating health maintenance items.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction.
• May float to other clinics on as needed for operations need.
• May establish standard clinical supply storage in collaboration with other clinical staff and audit that standards are being maintained. Establish standard protocols for medication/immunization inventory management and storage
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to scope, education, and/or training.

Specialty Specific Duties

• Care for ambulatory patients with advanced heart failure, pulmonary arterial hypertension, LVAD and/ or pre- and post-heart transplant outpatients along the continuum of their disease including patients receiving medical therapies such as oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and inhaled medications.
• Provided remote monitoring/assessment as prescribed by their Physician and Nurse Practitioner Collaborators

People

• Participate in recruitment of clinical staff
• Precept clinical staff (medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and RNs and perform competency testing for new and established clinical staff.
• Serve as a mentor and resource to others

Compliance/Other

• Serve on relevant committees, task forces, and workgroup within the department
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Keep current on all organizational and practice policies (e.g., infection control, HIPAA), goals, initiatives, and required trainings
• Ensure that University and Department policies and procedures are followed.
• Successfully complete all required university, hospital, and department trainings.
• Other duties as assigned within professional scope of practice/training/education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent of education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current and unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Basic Life Support certified.
• Ability to work indoors in an environmentally-controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc., without undue discomfort.
• Ability to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Travel between clinical sites may be required depending on need.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue. Incumbent in expected to perform and/or/assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact, respect, and sensitivity.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of peers, management and other stakeholders. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Must be an engaged and positive team member demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations including helping peers adapt to new situations.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Participation in medical surveillance is required.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.

How to Apply

Learn more and apply here.

Date Posted

 June 11, 2025

Organization

CUIMC  Faculty Practice Organization

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) assists healthcare providers with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed.

This experienced Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) duties will include, but are not limited to, medication/immunization administration, point of care testing (POCT), clinical information abstraction, and patient education that can be in person, via our patient portal, or by phone. The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will work closely with multiple providers and other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an excellent patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture that represents our values. This nursing position will serve as a key member of the patient care team.

The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will participate in or lead health initiatives within the department/unit to address health care gaps and promote positive health outcomes for patients. At this senior level, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) may be asked to travel to site locations to train staff or review processes with staff, providers, and managers.

Responsibilities

Administrative/Operations

• Assesses and collects data related to patient health status and inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician.
• Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g. medication renewals) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed. Administer immunizations and medications.
• Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients
• Supports on-going clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Handles telephone, My Chart and in-person triage (for symptom management) as well as patient education.
• Assists with the management of urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e. lab, x-ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed.
• Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x-ray).
• Reviews and manages communications from internal and external “customers” inclusive of in basket messages, updating immunizations, updating health maintenance items.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction.
• May float to other clinics on as needed for operations need.
• May establish standard clinical supply storage in collaboration with other clinical staff and audit that standards are being maintained. Establish standard protocols for medication/immunization inventory management and storage
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to scope, education, and/or training.

Specialty Specific Duties

• Participates in Non-stress test protocols.
• Assists in improving and maintaining the existing laboratory and pathology tracking system.
• Monitor use and ordering of equipment, surgical instruments and supplies.
• Weekly maintenance of equipment and medications/supplies for emergency carts.
• Tracks and monitors risk management incidents, medication errors and other patient safety issues.
• Assist physicians with patient treatments and procedures and department specific therapies.

People

• Participates in recruitment of clinical staff
• Precepts clinical staff (medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and RNs and perform competency testing for new and established clinical staff.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to others

Compliance/Other

• Serves on relevant committees, task forces, and workgroup within the department
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Keep current on all organizational and practice policies (e.g., infection control, HIPAA), goals, initiatives, and required trainings
• Ensures that University and Department policies and procedures are followed.
• Successfully complete all required university, hospital, and department trainings.
• Other duties as assigned within professional scope of practice/training/education.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent of education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current and unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Basic Life Support certified.
• C-EFM or AWHONN required for Non-stress test protocols.
• Ability to work indoors in an environmentally-controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc., without undue discomfort.
• Ability to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Travel between clinical sites may be required depending on need.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue. Incumbent in expected to perform and/or/assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact, respect, and sensitivity.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of peers, management and other stakeholders. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Must be an engaged and positive team member demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations including helping peers adapt to new situations.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements

How to Apply

Learn more and apply here.

Date Posted

June 11, 2025

Organization

CUIMC Faculty Practice Organization

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) assists healthcare providers with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed.

This experienced Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) duties will include, but are not limited to, medication/immunization administration, point of care testing (POCT), clinical information abstraction, and patient education that can be in person, via our patient portal, or by phone. The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will work closely with multiple providers and other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an excellent patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture that represents our values. This nursing position will serve as a key member of the patient care team.

The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will participate in or lead health initiatives within the department/unit to address health care gaps and promote positive health outcomes for patients. At this senior level, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) may be asked to travel to site locations to train staff or review processes with staff, providers, and managers.

Responsibilities

Administrative/Operations

• Assesses and collects data related to patient health status and inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician.
• Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g. medication renewals) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed. Administer immunizations and medications.
• Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients
• Supports on-going clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Handles telephone, My Chart and in-person triage (for symptom management) as well as patient education.
• Assists with the management of urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e. lab, x-ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed.
• Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x-ray).
• Reviews and manages communications from internal and external “customers” inclusive of in basket messages, updating immunizations, updating health maintenance items.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction.
• May float to other clinics on as needed for operations need.
• May establish standard clinical supply storage in collaboration with other clinical staff and audit that standards are being maintained. Establish standard protocols for medication/immunization inventory management and storage
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to scope, education, and/or training.

Specialty Specific Duties

• Participates in diabetes prevention programs or endocrine research trials (if applicable).
• Assists with endocrine-related procedures.

People

• Participates in recruitment of clinical staff
• Precepts clinical staff (medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and RNs and perform competency testing for new and established clinical staff.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to others

Compliance/Other

• Serves on relevant committees, task forces, and workgroup within the department
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Keep current on all organizational and practice policies (e.g., infection control, HIPAA), goals, initiatives, and required trainings
• Ensures that University and Department policies and procedures are followed.
• Successfully complete all required university, hospital, and department trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent of education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements.
• Experience in endocrinology, diabetes care, or metabolic disorders.
• Prior experience and knowledge of Insulin regimens (basal-bolus, sliding scale, pump therapy), oral diabetes medications (e.g., SGLT2 inhibitors, GLP-1 RAs), thyroid function tests & hormone replacement therapies is required.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current and unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Basic Life Support certified
• Ability to work indoors in an environmentally-controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc., without undue discomfort
• Ability to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time
• Travel between clinical sites may be required depending on need
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue. Incumbent is expected to perform and/or/assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact, respect, and sensitivity.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of peers, management and other stakeholders. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Must be an engaged and positive team member demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations including helping peers adapt to new situations.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Participation in medical surveillance is required.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.

How To Apply

Learn more and apply here.

Date Posted

June 11, 2025

Organization

CUIMC Faculty Practice Organization

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Nurse Manager, the Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) assists physicians with patient care, health education/promotion, electronic medical record (EMR) chart management, coordination of patient care, and clinical protocols as needed.

This experienced Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) duties will include, but are not limited to, medication/immunization administration, point of care testing (POCT), clinical information abstraction, and patient education that can be in person, via our patient portal, or by phone. The Clinical Coordinator III (Registered Nurse III) will work closely with multiple providers and other clinical and administrative staff to deliver an excellent patient experience that contributes to positive health outcomes for patients and a work culture that represents our values. This nursing position will serve as a key member of the patient care team.

Responsibilities

Administrative/Operations

• Assesses and collects data related to patient health status and inputs this medical information into the EMR as instructed by the physician.
• Works with the care team to develop the plan and care across the continuum (e.g. inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) which includes assisting with medication management (e.g. medication renewals) inclusive of medical prior authorizations as needed. Administer immunizations and medications.
• Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following standards of care established by the unit/department.
• Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients
• Supports on-going clinical functions of the service to provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Handles telephone, My Chart and in-person triage (for symptom management) as well as patient education.
• Assists with the management of urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Coordinates multidisciplinary health care services and arranges diagnostic tests (i.e. lab, x-ray) as ordered by physicians and performs diagnostic testing, therapeutic, and interventional procedures as needed.
• Reviews and acts on test results (lab, x-ray).
• Reviews and manages communications from internal and external “customers” inclusive of in basket messages, updating immunizations, updating health maintenance items.
• Ensures infection control compliance within the practice.
• Addresses appropriate measures to provide patient and family satisfaction.
• May float to other clinics on as needed for operations need.
• May establish standard clinical supply storage in collaboration with other clinical staff and audit that standards are being maintained. Establish standard protocols for medication/immunization inventory management and storage
• Other duties as assigned and appropriate to scope, education, and/or training.

People

• Participates in recruitment of clinical staff
• Precepts clinical staff (medical assistants, licensed practical nurses, and RNs and perform competency testing for new and established clinical staff.
• Serves as a mentor and resource to others

Specialty Specific

• Provides cross-coverage nursing support across all clinical areas within the multi-specialty Children’s Center of Excellence, adapting to the unique workflows, patient populations, and operational needs of each subspecialty.
• Supervises and monitor regulatory items, including emergency medication inventory, vaccine storage, and vaccine tracking in alignment with approved internal protocols.

Compliance/Other

• Serves on relevant committees, task forces, and workgroup within the department
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times.
• Keep current on all organizational and practice policies (e.g., infection control, HIPAA), goals, initiatives, and required trainings
• Ensure that University and Department policies and procedures are followed.
• Successfully complete all required university, hospital, and department trainings.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing or equivalent education, training, and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of related experience. Clinical rotation experience associated with BSN degree programs will be applied toward related experience requirements.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Current and unrestricted New York State RN license.
• Basic Life Support certified.
• Ability to work indoors in an environmentally-controlled environment with a degree of dust, noise, odors, etc., without undue discomfort.
• Ability to perform sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing for long periods of time.
• Travel between clinical sites may be required depending on need.
• Duties performed routinely require exposure to blood, bodily fluid, and tissue. Incumbent in expected to perform and/or/assist in emergency care and/or first aid as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a culturally diverse staff and patient/family population demonstrating tact, respect, and sensitivity.
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of peers, management and other stakeholders. Must have highly developed interpersonal skills and ability to deescalate stressful situations.
• Must be an engaged and positive team member demonstrating collaboration, inclusion, reliability, punctuality, and adaptability to new and changing situations including helping peers adapt to new situations.
• Strong proficiency in computer skills including, but not limited to, Electronic Health Systems, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Email systems, etc.
• Must be a motivated individual with a positive mindset and exceptional work ethic.
• Participation in medical surveillance is required.
• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.

How To Apply

Learn more and apply here.

Date Posted

June 11, 2025