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Clinical Coordinator III (RN) - DLD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease)

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Jan 07, 2025

  • Job Type: Officer of Administration
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Salary Range: $97,600 - $127,000


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

The Division of Digestive & Liver Diseases is seeking a Clinical Coordinator III (RN) to provide patient care and education in an outpatient clinical setting for our IBD program in gastroenterology. The RN will work Monday through Friday, providing direct patient care, chart review of patients' data prior to clinic; pre-endoscopy teaching; reviewing and acting on results of blood chemistries, radiologic studies, and discussing results with patients and referring physicians; and scheduling procedures. The RN will provide coverage for other units as needed.

Responsibilities



  • Acts as a resource in facilitating collection of patient medical records, pathology slides, and imaging results in preparation for first visit.
  • Responsible for triage of all calls in which a patient indicates that they may need an urgent clinical intervention.
  • Addresses any questions and provides assistance with clinical matters as indicated by the frontline administrative team.
  • Supports outpatient care for office visits, follow-ups, and procedures.
  • Performs comprehensive nursing assessment of patients within scope, in clinical areas and via telephone in collaboration with MD.
  • Communicates with MD regarding patient needs in a clinically appropriate and timely manner and maintains therapeutic relationships with patient and family.
  • Communicates effectively with attending physicians and collaborates closely with all health care disciplines to ensure continuity of care and efficient and high-quality care.
  • Collaborates with Endoscopy Suite nurses and staff in the care and treatment of patients.
  • Fill out necessary forms, i.e. disability forms, workman's comp, handicap parking as needed; Assist with patient correspondence as needed, i.e. letters of medical necessity, school notes, insurance inquiries, etc.
  • Send patient telephones prescription requests to pharmacy and documents action in the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
  • Chart preparation according to protocol and orders appropriate labs/tests for office hours using the Electronic Medical Record (EPIC).
  • Maintains medication/injection sample inventory and follow-up.
  • Collaborates with the team Nurse Practitioner for biologic/specialty medication submission and follow up during the approval process; monitors the approval timeline/process.
  • Renews biologic infusion and medication orders; submits for physician signature.
  • Attends all regular clinical team and departmental meetings.
  • Works as part of the IBD gastroenterology clinical team and offers coverage across other units as needed.
  • Maintains and utilizes monthly team budget to enhance the teams overall moral, environment, resources and/or tools; secures and submits proper reimbursement forms and receipts.
  • Coordinates regular IBD staff meetings.
  • Coordinates IBD fellow, resident and medical student schedules.
  • Provide compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to patients and caregivers.
  • Address psychosocial concerns of patients and caregivers related to disease and treatment.
  • Develop, implement, and track patient education efforts.
  • Demonstrate professional skills in expediting patient care.
  • Network with other clinical disciplines and support staff to expedite pre-operative evaluations.
  • Perform related duties and responsibilities as needed.


Minimum Qualifications



  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and/or experience, plus four years of nursing experience.
  • Current New York State RN license and BLS certification.
  • Must be available to work a full week schedule, Monday-Friday.
  • Excellent communication skills.


Preferred Qualifications



  • Prior experience in gastroenterology and/or surgery practice.
  • Spanish language skills.


Other Requirements



  • Participation in the medical surveillance program

    • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
    • Wear N-95 respirator
    • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure


  • Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements


Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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