Primary Care Nurse I (RN)

Job Type: Officer of Administration Hours Per Week: 40 Standard Work Schedule: Core business hours Monday-Friday, schedules vary Building: 2702 Broadway, NY, 10025 Salary Range: $90,000 - $95,000 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 Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our ColumbiaDoctors Primary Care team. The Primary Care Nurse I will report directly to the Director of Nursing, Columbia Primary Care. This ambulatory nursing position will serve as a key member of the patient care team and will support a pediatric and adult population across assigned Primary Care practices. Responsibilities Administrative/Operations Administrative/Operations Executes nursing interventions by collaborating with the care team and following the standards of care established by Columbia Primary Care Assesses and systematically collects data related to patient health status and works with the care team to develop the plan of care Utilizes data to continuously meet care coordination needs across settings in conjunction with the patient, family, and/or other care providers Assumes responsibility and accountability for effectively managing nursing care of individual patients Documents nursing assessment and interventions to reflect a comprehensive and integrated approach to patient care Identifies learning needs of the patient and families, educates by adapting to patient and family learning style, utilizing the teach-back method Provides care that is safe, ethical, patient- and family-centered, culturally congruent, and evidence-based There are skills and responsibilities that are common across Columbia Primary Care. The Registered Nurse (RN) may perform any or all of these skills and responsibilities: Telephone, My Chart, and in-person triage (for symptom management) under supervision as appropriate Review and act on test results (lab, x-ray) Review and manage communications from internal and external customers, inclusive of inbasket messages, updating immunizations, and updating health maintenance items. Participate in providing patient education through multiple avenues, inclusive of in-person, by telephone, or video Execute delegation protocols Assist with medication management (e.g., medication renewals), inclusive of medication prior authorizations as needed. Administer immunizations as an adjunct to the LPN staff Complete accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record Assist with the management of urgent and emergent patient care situations Assist with the coordination of care across the continuum (e.g., inpatient, outpatient, home, skilled nursing facility, schools) Assist with the management of patients with multiple chronic health conditions, acute episodes of care, and behavioral health challenges while promoting and supporting prevention and wellness. Perform patient outreach related to gaps in care. Monitor supply inventories for practice and order supplies as needed. Assists the Supervisor and/or Manager with re-orders and inventory tracking. May float to other clinics as needed for business continuity. Occasionally, provide assistance in the clinical duties of the MA and LPN staff in the interest of patient care Serve on relevant committees, task forces, and workgroups within Columbia Primary Care and the Organization Other duties as assigned, appropriate to scope, education, licensure, and/or training People Precept clinical staff (primarily Certified Medical Assistants) and perform competency testing for new and established staff as appropriate. Compliance Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality according to HIPAA requirements at all times. Keep current on all organizational and practice poli