Clinical Coordinator II​/RN

Position:
Clinical Coordinator II - RN (Outpatient Care)

The Eleanor and Lou Gehrig ALS Center at Columbia University seeks to hire a highly motivated Clinical Coordinator II - RN to join our multi-disciplinary outpatient care team. This ambulatory nursing position provides comprehensive, continuous, and patient-centered care to patients and families with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and related disorders. The RN performs telephonic, electronic, and in-person nursing assessments consistent with the NYS nursing scope of practice and works closely with multiple providers and other clinical and administrative staff to identify, assess, and provide nursing treatment for health problems.

The role contributes to continuous quality improvement projects and participates in the Center’s clinical and translational research programs.

• Triages patients’ complaints and requests using critical assessment skills, including crisis intervention and management of acute and chronic medical problems; performs telephone triage on Nurse Clinical Symptom Lines.
• Refers patients for further clinical evaluation and follow-up, either immediate care or future appointments, using a computerized system (EPIC).
• Formulates and implements nursing projects and guidelines, such as reviewing and updating policies and procedures. Participates in inter-disciplinary committees, programs, and community outreach.
• Coordinates outpatient and home care for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and related neurological diseases. Follows up on external referrals for services, DME, and procedures as needed.
• Acts as a resource to the ALS practice group for educational needs and delivery of nursing care.
• Provides patient-centered education regarding plan of care, medications, and follow-up care.
• Supports ALS clinical and translational research, including screening and recruitment of prospective study participants, obtaining informed consent and medical history, and coordinating clinical care and follow-up of research participants.
• Engages in periodic self-evaluation and participates in Peer Review and Quality Assurance.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.
• New York State RN license.

• Outpatient nursing experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Minimum 4 years related experience in neuromuscular, palliative care, or hospice care
• Completion of current CPR and infection control certificate
• Experience with EPIC and willingness to maximize use of EPIC
• Strong clinical assessment and triage skills with proven clinical judgment across the full range of RN functions
• Ability to maintain and promote interpersonal relationships and work effectively with a multi-disciplinary team
• Active phlebotomy skills
• Spanish language proficiency

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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