Research Nurse

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Nurse (RN) to join our team in a full-time position. Columbia University Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside.

Within the section of Pediatric Oncology, the Research Nurse (RN) will be responsible for the coordination, oversight and administration of clinical research protocols related to our Developmental Therapeutics Phase I/II clinical trials. This position will report to the Principal Investigator, Director of Research, and Divisional Administrator.

Responsibilities

• Recruit/retain patients to research studies, including working with clinical teams and attending tumor boards/divisional meetings to help identify eligible patients.
• Screen prospective study participants.
• Conduct informed consent discussions and obtain patient informed consent with and without direct physician oversight.
• Conduct and/or attend research study visits within the scope of registered nursing practice.
• Perform and/or review required protocol assessments.
• Obtain medical/surgical and other histories and perform medication reconciliation.
• Ascertain real-time drug accountability and monitor patient responses intra- and post-study drug administration (as required per protocol).
• Conduct study-related patient education.
• Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct phone assessments as required per protocol.
• Coordinate study visits with the multidisciplinary team.
• Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct phone assessments as required per protocol.
• Assist with identification and write up of SAE and AE with Clinical Research Coordinator.
• Identify, track, and report adverse events and serious adverse events experienced by research participants.
• Monitor clinical care as it relates to research participation and ongoing follow-up of research participants, including liaising with the clinical teams (in the outpatient and inpatient areas).
• Responsible for timely research nursing documentation.
• Work with PI to oversee research protocol implementation and compliance.
• Work with Regulatory Coordinator.
• Prepare of regulatory documents for IRB submission and other reporting requirements.
• Assist with the submission of study data and reporting of adverse events to relevant/required groups.
• Organization of study materials.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Provide in-service trainings with physician support to nurse practitioners, nurses, residents/fellows, and support staff about research protocol.
• Serve as a liaison between investigators and study sponsors.
• Serves as a liaison between clinical teams, pharmacy, and research pharmacy. Facilitate study drug order preparation and verification.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus, four years of related experience.
• Must have a NYS RN License, maintain, and renew when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 plus years of previous related work experience in pediatrics.

Other Requirements

• Preference for pediatric hematology/oncology nurse certification (CPHON/CPON).
• Able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Light Level of Physical Activity Required.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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