Oncology Research Nurse I

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $110,000 - $120,000

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 Oncology Research Nurse I is a Registered Nurse who manages the direct care of patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This position reports directly to the Oncology Research Nurse Manager. Subject to business needs, a flexible work arrangement, 3, 4- or 5-day work week, is available. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• DIRECT PATIENT CARE
  • Conduct informed consent discussions / obtain informed consent
  • Attend and/or perform research visits
  • Perform/review required protocol assessments
  • Perform physical assessments within the scope of their nursing practice
  • Ascertain real-time drug accountability
  • 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
• DOCUMENTATION:
  • Responsible for timely research nursing documentation as per CPDM's Research Nursing Documentation SOP
  • Facilitate study drug/product order preparation and verification
• OTHER:
  • Administrative
    • Assist w/ pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures / prescriptions
    • Prescription call-ins / renewals
  • Required meetings
    • Team (disease-specific), Departmental, SIVs
  • Self-directed review of new protocols, and reeducation on existing protocols
  • Training
    • Completing required study-related training (i.e. review of educational slides; industry required additional GCP testing)
    • Creating and providing protocol-related inservices for Infusion Staff
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing or has completed an Accelerated Program in Nursing andfour years of related experience or equivalent in education
• Current NYS RN License

Preferred Qualifications

• Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) training certification, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) certificate, and Conflict of Interest (COI) training certification are required upon hire
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Computer Skills: proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms
• Clinical research experience or oncology nursing experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.