Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner

• 557609
• Columbia University Medical Center
• Pediatrics
• Full Time
• Opening on: Jun 2 2026
• Grade 105

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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $155,000 - $165,000

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

The Nurse Practitioner is responsible for both clinical care delivery and operational leadership within the Neonatal Growth & Development (GraD) Clinic. This is a dual-role position with approximately 40-50% dedicated to direct patient care and 50-60% dedicated to clinic operations, strategy, and program development.

The GraD Clinic serves infants and young children (ages 0-3) with a history of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) admission, providing longitudinal developmental follow-up and care coordination.

The incumbent co-leads a multidisciplinary team of 8 providers and staff (neonatologists, DBPed, psychologist, OT and clinic coordinator) and partners closely with the Medical Director to ensure high-quality, standardized patient care while driving operational efficiency, program growth, and cross-functional collaboration.

This is a unique opportunity to combine clinical care with operational leadership in a mission-driven, high-impact setting. The role offers the ability to shape care delivery for a vulnerable pediatric population, lead a multidisciplinary team, and drive meaningful improvements in clinic operations, patient experience, and long-term outcomes.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. Columbia University offers a range of benefits to help you and your dependents stay healthy, build long-term financial security, meet educational and professional goals, and more. Explore your options for Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

Responsibilities

Clinical Operations & Administration:

• Lead day-to-day clinic operations, including patient flow, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Design provider schedules and workflows to optimize access, efficiency, and care coordination.
• Develop and maintain clinic policies, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Serve as operational lead across departments within Columbia University Irving Medical Center and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital.
• Monitor performance using Epic reporting and implement improvements in access, throughput, and no-show rates.
• Partner with finance teams to improve revenue cycle performance and reimbursement.
• Serve as a resource for Epic workflow optimization and staff training.
• Lead team meetings, annual retreat planning, and execution of key operational and strategic initiatives.
• Drive quality improvement efforts and use data to inform decision-making.
• Act as primary problem-solver for operational challenges and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Supervise and support clinic coordinator; provide coverage as needed.

Clinical Care & Care Coordination:

• Provide direct patient care (average 3-4 clinic sessions per week) for children ages 0-3 with a history of NICU admission.
• Conduct developmental assessments and deliver longitudinal follow-up care for high-risk infants and young children.
• Coordinate care with inpatient NICU teams to support referrals, eligibility determination, and discharge planning.
• Engage families prior to discharge to ensure smooth transition to outpatient care.
• Standardize care delivery across providers to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collaborate with external NICU follow-up programs and community partners, including Reach Out and Read, to support family resources and outcomes.
• 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
• 2-3+ years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
• NICU experience (e.g., RN background) and/or developmental pediatrics experience.
• Primary Care experience.
• Leadership experience managing or leading a team.

Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC's Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)

• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

• HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training

• Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.

• EPIC Access Required

• Current New York State NP and RN License, maintain and renew when necessary (NP's are required to have a NYS license to qualify for the position).

• NP Board Certification

• Pediatric NYP Certification from PNCB

• DEA License

• BCLS and PALS certification

• Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements.

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