Variable Hours Officer (NP/PA) - PACC (MICU)

Position Summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Pulmonary seeks exceptional per diem Advanced Practice Provider (APP), either an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (ACNP) or Physician Assistant (PA), to join the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) as Variable Hours Officers.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient histories and perform physical examinations
• Order and interpret laboratory, radiographic, and other diagnostic studies
• Formulate diagnostic assessments and develop differential diagnoses
• Initiate and manage treatment plans within scope of practice
• Perform diagnostic, therapeutic, and laboratory procedures as trained
• Initiate sub-specialty consultations or evaluations
• Counsel and educate patients and families
• Provide emergency care when a physician is unavailable, in accordance with MICU policies
• Document all care rendered in the electronic medical record
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• For NPs: Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of experience; Current New York State NP (or proof of application) and RN licenses; Acute Care Board certification; DEA license; BLS certification
• For PAs: Bachelor's degree in physician assistant studies or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of experience; Master's degree can substitute in part for experience; Current New York State PA license (or proof of application); NCCPA certification; DEA license; BLS certification

Other Requirements

• Medical clearance and participation in Medical Surveillance program required
• Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
• Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Wear N-95 respirator
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements