Alumni Job Board

Organization

Columbia Health

The Nurse Practitioner will provide full range of high-quality outpatient care consistent with Columbia Health Medical Services policies and procedures and in accordance with NY State board of Nursing and professional licensing board regulations.  The incumbent will deliver primary care to graduate and undergraduate students including the promotion of health and prevention of disease as well as evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness and acute medical issues.

Responsibilities

• Effectively conducts focused health history and performs physical examinations for complex, acute, critical, and chronically ill patients or as indicated by patient's reason for visit.
• Identifies and manages common-health problems, both acute and chronic in accordance with approved guidelines.
• Orders and interprets diagnostic tests.  Prescribes a variety of modalities to treat illness and promote optimal wellness and management of illness including, but not limited to medical, nutrition, exercise and traditional nursing treatment.
• Works collaboratively with physicians in planning for patient care and makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated.
• Participates in after hours care acting as backup for on-call nurse triage service on rotating basis with other clinical providers.
• Evaluates and documents patients’ responses to the plan of care in the electronic health record system.
• Performs telephone consultations, laboratory follow-up and triaging of urgent care patients with referral to appropriate providers, and care coordination as necessary.
• Serves as a clinical resource for MDs, RNs, and Medical Assistants and other non-medically trained staff.
• Ensure timely and appropriate charting and documentation.  Assume accountability for personal time management and workload in order to meet departmental needs.
• On-site preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students.  
• Participates in the development, review and revision of Nurse Practitioner practice guidelines and development of standards, patient care policies and clinical procedure and audit peer practice to support overall quality of patient care.   
• Actively participates in inter-departmental committees; support and contribute to Quality Assurance and incorporates findings into practice.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Nurse Practitioner Program.
• Requires current NY State NP license, DEA registration, BLS and Infection Control Certificate. 
• A minimum of 4 years related experience with at least 2 years’ acceptable clinical experience required. 
• Demonstrated expertise in performing medical examinations in routine and emergency situations as well as treating common, acute, and episodic illnesses and injuries.
• Knowledge of disease, prevention, and health promotion needs of late adolescent and adult population as well as understanding healthcare needs of college campus desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain an promote interpersonal relationships, and work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Must be computer literate and familiar with electronic schedule and electronic medical record. 

• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building: John Jay Hall
• Salary Range: $130,000 - $140,000

How to Apply

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Date Posted

November 11, 2024

Organization

Sasco River Center

Working within a collaborative network of clinicians dedicated to the emotional well being of both pediatric and young adult patients, you will utilize your advanced practice skills to diagnose, treat, and consult with patients in the field of mental health. Our practice is unique in that we incorporate a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health. Our team consists of clinicians who are experts in the field of child, adolescent, and young adult psychiatry, psychotherapy, neuropsychology, family therapy, social work, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, executive function coaching, and behavioral support. The team will support you so you can practice to your full scope. You will have the opportunity to work both independently and as an essential member of our dynamic treatment team, ensuring that individuals receive the highest quality of care. If you are ready to make a real difference in the world of mental health, we invite you to be a part of our dedicated team and help transform lives.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional clinical services, in the area of mental health, to patients of Sasco River Center, LLC (the “Company”) in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures of the Company, Company’s clients, applicable standards of professional conduct, and all applicable laws and regulations;
• Create a positive and supportive environment for our patients, fostering their emotional well-being.
• Conduct psychiatric assessments, private evaluations, school based evaluations, and diagnosis of mental health disorders with the highest level of clinical expertise.
• Provide focused and individualized care to each patient, addressing their unique needs and concerns.
• Show empathy and compassion in your interactions with individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the patient, their guardians, and the treatment team.
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications as needed, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of patients through regular follow-up appointments.
• Provide crisis intervention and support to patients in distress
• Collaborate closely with our team of mental health professionals.
• Participate in weekly grand rounds
• Participate in community engagement education and seminars.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date electronic health records (EHR) for all patient interactions.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current with best practices and emerging trends in psychiatry.
• Have met requirements by the State of Connecticut to practice independently or agree to engage in a service contract agreement (SCA) with a collaborating physician.
• Assumes responsibility for ensuring compliance with all quality assurance and licensure standards related to his/her SCA(s) including the scheduling and coordination of all compliance activities with the collaborating physician or other such parties as necessary, and including keeping records of related reviews of patient records and/or reviews of prescriptions;
• Provides call coverage (after hours and otherwise) for his/her own patients;
• Cross cover for other clinicians while on vacation or out ill.
• Makes referrals as needed to other health professionals and community agencies;
• Participates, fully and timely, in quality improvement processes as applicable;
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Master’s degree from an accredited Advanced Practice Registered Nurse school.
• Experience providing psychiatric care and managing psychotropic medications.
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted license(s) to practice nursing pursuant to the laws of the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License pursuant to the laws of the State where healthcare services are provided;
• Possess and maintain a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (“DEA”) number and all other licenses and certificates that may be lawfully required to prescribe dangerous drugs and controlled substances;
• Ability to possess and maintain adequate/required Professional Liability Insurance policy;
• Comply with prescription drug monitoring program regulations, including, but not limited to registration and use;
• Possess and maintain all accreditations, certifications, and credentials necessary and appropriate to enable nurse practitioner to perform, and Company to bill for, the Services;
• Possess good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as thorough knowledge about the various medical processes and procedures;
• Ability to function well independently, as well as a member of a multidisciplinary team, ability to work productively and effectively.

$130,000-$180,000/year

How to Apply

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Date Posted

November 11, 2024

Organization

Columbia University Medical Center, Otolaryngology

The Nurse Manager position is responsible for assisting in the management of the delivery of patient care for an ENT provider. In addition, the Nurse Manager will be responsible for overseeing ENT exam rooms to ensure efficiency in the delivery of care and maintenance of all medical equipment. Certified Medical Assistants in ENT will be direct reports.

Responsibilities

Clinical RN Duties:

• Assist Physicians with assessment, evaluation and management of patient care of patients.
• Communicate all clinical activity to supervising Physician.
• Reports to supervising Physician, assists in surgical procedures
• Prepare, dilute, draw up medication as needed for use in the faculty practice and Resident clinic
• Prepares equipment and aids physician during patient examinations, surgical procedures, and diagnostic testing of patients.
• Observes, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Dispenses medication as directed.
• Provides back up support for ENT medical procedures in both faculty practices and Resident ENT clinic.
• Assess patients using all available physical and diagnostic data, incorporating medical history and evaluate patient status and progress with current plan of care.
• Follow up on laboratory and pathology results, answering pre- and post-procedural questions, answering questions relevant to patient treatment plans, order lab tests and medication under the guidance of the physician.
• Manages Epic message pools for General ENT.

Manager Duties:

• Review current set up and standardize ENT exam rooms for efficiency and goal to utilize all space seamlessly across all specialties.
• Work closely with CMA supervisor to ensure all medical equipment is up to date, in working order and scheduled for maintenance as needed.
• Work closely with CMA supervisor and leads to maximize room usage during office hours.
• Manages and evaluates MA performance and attendance.
• Onboard new clinical staff hires.
• Work closely with Practice Administrator to support patient care care initiatives and clinical workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with ENT NP team to maximize clinical workflow.
• Inventory management.
• Special projects/expansion of practice.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Nursing and or equivalent in education and experience, plus 4 years of related experience.

Other Requirements

• Current RN license in state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Ability to communicate effectively with multicultural and language-deficit patients.
• Fluent in the written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the position.
• Knowledge of medical terminology strongly preferred.
• Must be able to adapt to a growing and changing environment. 
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in MS Word and Outlook

How to Apply

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Date Posted

September 13, 2024

Organization

Mount Sinai Health System
Part-Time (60%; 22.5 hours per week, specific days flexible)
The Nurse Practitioner will be hired by Mount Sinai Hospital to work at a part-time Mount Sinai clinic at VOCAL-NY in Brooklyn, New York (300 Douglass Street). VOCAL-NY provides onsite and peer-based syringe exchange, overdose prevention, hepatitis C and HIV education, drug treatment education and other services for people who use drugs. Services are provided in a low-threshold, nonjudgmental, and culturally relevant manner.

Position

The Nurse Practitioner will work on a project funded by the New York State Department of Health. The VOCAL+SINAI Cures Project employs core principles of harm reduction and combines the expertise of VOCAL-NY and Mount Sinai Hospital. VOCAL+SINAI Cures implements a peer-driven, community outreach model in Brooklyn to screen, link to care, and cure persons who inject drugs of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection, as well as treat opioid use disorder. Clinical care will be provided at VOCAL-NY through low-threshold onsite and telemedicine care, health promotion, and care coordination.

The Nurse Practitioner will collaborate closely with general internists, addiction medicine specialists, and hepatologists at Mount Sinai Hospital who are experts in providing HCV and buprenorphine treatment.

This position is for a graduate of New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent and is certified as an Adult Primary Care or Family Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the health status of patients/families by means of comprehensive health history and physical examination.
• Initiates selected therapeutic and diagnostic procedures, consultations, and laboratory examination, prescribes medication regimens, interprets findings, and alters plan of care according to accepted standards of care and practice guidelines.
• Educates and counsels in the areas of health promotion, maintenance, disease prevention, and management of acute/chronic illnesses.
• Documents findings and plan of care in the patient's medical record.
• Consults with physician according to established standards, policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Initiates referrals to specialty services and fosters continuity of care.
• Participates in team meetings and conferences to enhance an interdisciplinary approach to care delivery.
• Performs a patient record review with the collaborating physician in a timely fashion but not less than every three months if utilizing a collaborative practice agreement.
• Practices as a member of the allied health staff according to the rules and regulations of the Medical Staff and the bylaws of the Hospital Staff.
• Prescribes medications to treat HCV infection.
• Prescribes buprenorphine to treat opioid use disorder.
• Prescribes medications to treat alcohol use disorder.
• Provides wound care.

Requirements

1. Licensure: New York State License with current registration as a registered nurse.
2. State Certification: Certified by the New York State Department of Education as a Nurse Practitioner as follows:
   1. Is a graduate of New York State registered Nurse Practitioner Program or equivalent OR is certified as a Nurse Practitioner by a national association via examination.
   2. Has completed a pharmacy component of not less than the required semester hours or the equivalent AND has been instructed in New York State and Federal Laws relating to prescriptions and recordkeeping (3-hour course).
   3. Has a Collaborative Practice Agreement with a physician and designated protocols if less than 3600 hours experience as a practicing Nurse Practitioner OR has a Collaborative Relationship with a physician based on employment in clinical practice in the NP role at Mount Sinai Hospital. If there is a documented work history as a Nurse Practitioner with greater than 3600 practice hours. Please note all NPs regardless of their status will be placed on an FPPE initially)
3. Education: Master's degree program designed to prepare a NP to diagnose, treat, and prescribe for a patient’s condition that fall within their specialty area of practice or the successful completion of an approved supplemental education program, i.e., post-Masters NP certificate.
4. Experience: Previous progressive experience relevant to harm reduction, treatment of hepatitis C virus infection, and treatment of opioid use disorder with buprenorphine preferred.
5. National Board Certification in Advanced Practice Nursing required. This requirement may be deferred up to 1 year if approved by Chief Nursing Officer or designee.
6. Credentialed through the Credentialing Committee of the Medical Board with approved Delineation of Privileges
7. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
8. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Compensation: The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides a salary range to comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for this 22.5 hour per week role is $77,400-84,000. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits

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Date Posted

September 10, 2024

Organization

Passaic County Community College is seeking a full-time faculty member for Nurse Education. Faculty in the Department of Nurse Education report directly to the Dean of Nurse Education and Health Sciences and are responsible for assessing, planning implementing and evaluating all aspects of the Nurse Education Program.

This is a full-time, tenure track, position.

Examples of Duties

• Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nurse Education Program
• Serve on policy making committees of the institution and the Nurse Education Program
• Participate in the selection of faculty and staff within the Nurse Education Program
• Develop course material and maintain other records according to college policies
• Select, supervise, and evaluate student learning experiences
• Communicate and interpret the objectives for student clinical practice to nursing service personnel
• Maintain up-to-date professional competence by participating in on-going clinical practice, continuing education, professional conferences, research, and writing
• Participate in student nurse organization and student advisement as needed
• Participate in college and community related activities
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Dean
• Assist in the orientation of new faculty

Qualifications

• A Master's degree in nursing is required, Doctorate preferred
• A current New Jersey RN License is required
• Three years' experience in clinical nursing practice within the specialty appropriate to appointed position
• Capable of working harmoniously with colleagues, students, and personnel in clinical agencies
• Current knowledge of associate degree nursing and teaching methodologies preferred
• Previous experience in an urban community college setting
• Experience in distant learning modalities preferred
• Conversational ability in Spanish desirable

How to Apply

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Date Posted

September 13, 2024

Oragnization

Passaic County Community College is seeking a Nursing Laboratory/Simulation Coordinator who will report to the Associate Dean for Nurse Education and Healthcare Programs. This position is responsible for the preparation and assistance with college clinical skills laboratory and computer laboratory experiences in support of the educational outcomes of the Nurse Education Program.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborate with faculty in the design and implementation of all simulation activities across the curriculum.
• Supervise, evaluate, and document the progress of students in the nursing skills required in clinical nursing courses.
• Prepare schedule for students' clinical skills practice and testing for all courses each semester.
• Schedule part-time clinical skills instructors and prepare the laboratory for individual and group practice and testing.
• Assign clinical makeup and remediation activities for students in collaboration with faculty.
• Act as a resource for students and faculty.
• Coordinate purchasing and maintenance of all equipment and supplies for the clinical skills and computer laboratories and media resources within the confines of the established budget.
• Collaborate with the IT department to ensure computer laboratory equipment is maintained and available for student use.
• Maintain database for inventory of clinical skills laboratory, computer laboratory, and media equipment and supplies.
• Supervise and carry out packing, shipment, unpacking, classification, storage and distribution of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Serve as a member of nursing department Technology/Resource Committee with faculty to identify, evaluate, and recommend equipment, electronic resources, and media to support student learning.
• Review student medical information in database and ensure that all students meet all health requirements for participation in clinical. Communicate with vendor to update requirements in database per clinical affiliation contracts.
• Attend Nurse Education Program course and faculty meetings and record the minutes.
• Provide guidance and direct the pinning ceremonies in May and December.

Qualifications

• Current RN Licensure in New Jersey
• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Minimum of 3 years' experience as an RN in direct patient care in an acute care setting
• Experience working with simulation in nursing education and experience in a community college nursing skills lab preferred.

How to Apply

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Date Posted

September 13, 2024