Clinical Coordinator II - RN

Columbia University - New York, NY

Full-time

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Coordinator II - RN at Columbia University is responsible for managing patient care within the Division of IBD Surgery. This role involves initiating patient assessments, developing educational programs for pre- and post-office visits, and ensuring quality patient-centered care. The coordinator will oversee case management, coordinate diagnostic testing, and facilitate home care services, all while supporting ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the division.

Responsibilities

• Assess health status by completing a nursing assessment.
• Perform telephone triage for two physicians.
• Notify physician/LIP of abnormal findings.
• Establish a care plan in collaboration with the patient, family, and health care team.
• Collaborate with other care coordinators to ensure smooth and effective transitions of care.
• Assist with specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Assist with specialized patient care equipment as required by the clinical department and medical specialty assigned.
• Administer medications and treatments (including infusions) as ordered by physician/LIP and monitor patients for response.
• Initiate CPR and other emergency measures.
• Cover other nursing roles within the department.
• Provide health education to patients and families, developing, evaluating, adapting, and documenting education to learning needs.
• Assist in preparation of department-specific education for patients and colleagues.
• Facilitate smooth operation of the ambulatory areas and discharge of patients from the Outpatient Endoscopy area as needed.
• Coordinate care for IBD and colorectal patients, including those from out of state, to streamline office visits, testing, imaging, endoscopy, and surgery.
• Participate in quality initiatives, process improvements, and research activities to improve patient outcomes, patient experience, and patient safety.
• Maintain professional growth and development in the nursing field and identify annual core competencies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and 4 years work experience required.
• New York State RN license required.
• BCLS certification required.
• Intermediate MS Office skills.