Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology

Job Type: Officer of Administration Regular/Temporary: Regular Hours Per Week: 35 Salary Range: $130,000 - $165,000 Annual 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

The Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in a very busy Echocardiography practice at The One.

Responsibilities

The NP will provide direct patient care and be responsible for the performance of echo stress testing at practices located in Westchester. Performing complete patient history and physical, reviewing laboratory tests, starting IV access, administering medications and contrast agents for stress testing under a physician’s supervision.

The NP will also be responsible for counseling and educating patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management. The NP is required to document all patient/caregiver encounters in the Epic EMR. Perform other responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Master's degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner, plus one to two years of related experience. Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses. NP board certification or ANCC Board Certification in Acute Care. Eligible for BCLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous NP experience a plus. Experience in cardiology a plus. Familiarity with CUIMC/NYP. Other Requirements Must be able to work a 5-day work week. Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills required. Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel.

Participation in Medical Surveillance required. Contact with patients and/or human research subjects Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure Wear N-95 respirator Must successfully compliance and systems training requirements. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.