RN - Clinical Coordinator; OB​/GYN

Job Description

SUMMARY:

Join the ranks of one of the world's leading centers of patient care at Columbia University Medical Center. Open up your career to all facets of nursing care—from the basic to the most complex—which will be put into practice within an interdisciplinary health care team. Instill yourself with the values and principles of nursing excellence; our nurses realize their passion for making a difference in the lives of their patients.

The Clinical Coordinator will assist physicians in all treatments and procedures, perform preoperative patient interviews and assessments including pre‑op instructions, post‑operative patient care and instructions, prepare and administer prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with standards.

• Work closely with the Site Manager in the clinical supervision of Medical Assistants, ensuring all competencies and clinical responsibilities are completed accurately and ensuring that Medical Assistants are updated with new medical procedures and techniques.
• Observe, report and record patient’s condition, reaction to drugs and treatment, compile and record all patient laboratory information.
• Assist providers during clinical practices, record patient histories and vital signs, venipuncture, injections and collect/prep specimens.
• Prepare pre- and post-operative surgical room including cleaning, sterilization and maintenance, monitor use of equipment, surgical instruments and supplies including the ordering of medical equipment and supplies.
• Triage calls and advise appropriate clinicians when necessary.
• Assist in improving and maintaining the existing laboratory and pathology tracking system.
• Maintain precise records of all specimens obtained and sent for testing.
• Weekly maintenance of Code Cart and Emergency medications/supplies for cart.
• Ensure all medications and injections are logged and accounted for.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.
• Must have a current New York State Registered Nurse License.
• 2 years outpatient OB/GYN clinical experience.
• 2 years of related supervisory experience.
• BCLS Required.
• ACLS Preferred.

Columbia University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.