Nurse Practitioner - Cardiology
- 559249
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Medicine
- Full Time
- Opening on: Aug 25 2026
- Grade 105
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- Job Type: Officer of Administration
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $145,000 to $175,000 Annual
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University''s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, is seeking a Nurse Practitioner (NP) to work in the inpatient setting within the Division of Cardiology. The selected candidate will join a progressive NP group to care for patients with advanced cardiac illnesses, on our stepdown telemetry unit and in our CCU.
Responsibilities
- The Nurse Practitioner will manage a diverse group of cardiac patients predominantly with Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Transplant and Critical Care.
- The NP will render direct patient care including but not limited to obtaining patients'' history, performing comprehensive and targeted physical examinations, ordering and evaluating diagnostic tests, and diagnosing/managing chronic as well as acute care problems from admission through discharge.
- The NP will also be responsible for counseling and educating patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management.
- The NP will collaborate and meet with the multidisciplinary team to address quality care initiatives and length of stay.
- The NP is required to document all patient/caregiver encounters in the EMR.
- Perform other responsibilties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a Master''s degree in Nursing or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of experience.
- Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses.
- Must have NPI Certification.
- Current NP Board Certification Required.
- Must be eligible for ANCC Board Certification in Acute Care.
- Must be eligible for DEA certification.
- Must be eligible for American Heart Association (AHA) ACLS and BLS.
- Must have the ability to adapt to a flexible schedule. Flex shifts, Nights and/or Days with night rotation positions are available.
- Excellent clinical, interpersonal and communication (both written and verbal) skills required.
- Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
- Adult Gerontology Acute care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) preparation preferred.
- Experience in critical care, cardiology, advanced heart failure or transplant a plus.
- Previous NP experience a plus.
Other Requirements
Participation in Medical Surveillance required:
Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
Wear N-95 respirator
Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.