"Nurse Practitioner"

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology in the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University has an exciting opportunity to join as a Nurse Practitioner in the outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner will focus both on Bariatric & Weight Management (80% of time) as well as General Pediatric Gastroenterology (20% of time). Conducting both independent clinical sessions and physician-supervised sessions, the Nurse Practitioner will provide specialized care, patient care coordination and parent and patient education.

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Responsibilities

Clinical:

• Care of Bariatric & Weight Management patients (80% of time) as well as general pediatric Gastroenterology patients (20% of time) in the out-patient setting.
• Conduct four independent clinical sessions and two physician-supervised sessions per week.
• History-taking, physical examinations, and clinical decision making.
• Management of enteral nutrition and devices, including nasogastric, gastrostomy, and jejunostomy tubes.
• Central line access.
• Triage and management of telephone calls from parents about active symptoms as well as lab and test results.
• Patient and parent education.
• Cross-coverage of NPs and physicians.
• Patient care coordination with home care agencies, medical device companies and schools.

Administrative:

• Development of protocols for safe delivery of patient care and efficient operations of Division.
• Ordering of appropriate medication, nutritional's, and supplies.
• Secure approvals from insurance companies.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Pediatrics and/or Pediatric Gastroenterology.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication ability.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English.

Other Requirements

• Current New York State NP and RN License.
• NP Board Certification.
• DEA License.
• BCLS and PALS certification.