• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $133,000 - $175,000

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Nursing/Advanced Practice Director, and in conjunction with the respective attending physicians, the NP will be responsible for assessment and management of patients with solid tumor cancers (i.e. breast cancer, GU cancer, GI cancer, thoracic cancer). 

Additional Information:

• Location: 1111 Westchester Ave., White Plains, NY
• Hours: 4, 10-hour shifts/week on-site, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
• Initial Training: 161 Fort Washington Ave., NY, NY 10032
• Start Date in White Plains: 9/2025

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive patient history and physical examinations
• Review laboratory results and imaging studies
• Order diagnostic tests and medications as clinically appropriate
• Provide patient education and counseling
• Develop and implement individualized care plans
• Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
• Obtain informed consent for procedures
• Assist with bone marrow biopsies and other procedures
• Coordinate referrals and consults with other healthcare providers
• Document patient encounters in the electronic health record
• Collaborate with the medical team to ensure efficient and effective patient care
• Assist with clinical research activities
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all regulatory and compliance standards
• Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Current New York State (NYS) RN and NP licenses/registrations
• Master's degree in nursing
• National Nurse Practitioner Certification
• Prescriptive authority in New York State
• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in electronic health record systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hematology/oncology strongly preferred
• Experience with NYP/CUIMC systems and procedures preferred
• Experience with performing bone marrow biopsies helpful, but not essential

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • 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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