Nurse Practitioner- Cardiology

Nurse Practitioner – Cardiology

Columbia University Irving Medical Center

Location: Rockland/Orange County, New York

Salary: $130,000 – $165,000 Annual

Grade: 105

Job Type: Officer of Administration;
Regular;
Hours per week: 35

The Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in adult internal medicine to join our Columbia Doctors multi‑specialty practice. This position operates under the clinical direction of CDHV/CDMG Medical Director and administrative oversight of the Chief Nurse Practitioner within the Division of Cardiology. The NP will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioner colleagues, registered nurses, allied health professionals, and administrative staff, to deliver safe, evidence‑based, and patient‑centered care.

• Perform and document age‑appropriate comprehensive medical, surgical, and psychosocial health histories and physical examinations, noting pertinent positive and negative findings. Maintain and update problem and medication lists.
• Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions in adult patients and conduct routine wellness visits.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe pharmacologic and non‑pharmacologic treatments, and administer point‑of‑care testing, immunizations, and medications as part of primary care services.
• Complete recommended health screenings and collect health data in accordance with clinical protocols.
• Coordinate and deliver care both autonomously and in collaboration with physicians and other healthcare professionals.
• Obtain and review internal and external records and reports to support patient care.
• Develop goal‑directed care plans that include appropriate medical and nursing interventions based on evidence‑based guidelines and institutional protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians and specialists to adjust treatment plans as necessary based on patient response and clinical findings.
• Counsel and educate patients and caregivers on disease prevention, health maintenance, lifestyle modifications, chronic and acute conditions, and the comprehensive plan of care.
• Perform and manage transitions of care, including conducting discharge assessments for patients transitioning from acute or long‑term care facilities.
• Assist with triaging daily patient communications and follow‑up, including coordination with referring providers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams, including behavioral health, social work, nutrition, pharmacy, home care, rehabilitation, hospice, and specialty providers, to coordinate care across the continuum.
• Document all patient and caregiver interactions thoroughly and accurately in the outpatient electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in clinical team meetings and contribute to the promotion of standardized workflows, teamwork, and exceptional customer service.
• Assist with training initiatives for clinical staff, including skills development, in‑services, and inventory management of medical supplies.
• Demonstrate accountability and responsibility for nurse practitioner practice within the defined scope of care, ensuring the delivery of safe, competent, and high‑quality patient care.
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe, private, compassionate, and patient‑ and family‑centered care environment.
• May be required to provide care at other Columbia Doctors practice sites, as needed.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

• Master’s degree in Nursing as a Nurse Practitioner in the care of adults from an accredited program or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of related experience.
• Current New York State Nurse Practitioner (or proof of application) and Registered Professional Nurse licenses.
• Must have NP Board Certification as an Adult‑Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP), Adult‑Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP), or Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP).
• Must be eligible for NPI registration.
• Must be eligible for DEA certification.
• Must be eligible for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS.
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