Research Nurse

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: 100,000-100,000

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 School of Nursing is looking to hire a Research Nurse (RN) to join the Center for Research on People of Color (CRPC) in a full-time position. The incumbent will work closely with the center's executive director and project director on an NIH-funded research study. This is a grant funded position and employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Responsibilities

• Enroll human subject participants into the study through the informed consent process.
• Utilize nursing licensure by completing patient evaluation and evaluate patient laboratory reports.
• Implement nurse-based plan of care in accordance with study protocol.
• Complete home-based assessment of patient's current health status, risk factors, and medications within 72 hours of discharge from hospital. With a focus on modifiable barriers to self- care, medication adherence, high risk behaviors, risk factor assessment including BP, weight, point-of-care A1c, health literacy, and review of neurological and primary care treatment goals and medications in accordance with the study protocol.
• Conduct follow-up telephone calls to assess barriers to self-management behaviors weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly based on patient's time on study and in accordance with the study protocol.
• Manage participant follow-up to ensure timely and complete data collection.
• Develops processes, procedures, tools, and training to enhance research activities.
• Oversee data entry and ensure quality assurance.
• Communicate clearly and routinely with MPIs and study team.
• Check-in and support community health worker's home care activities as needed in accordance with the study protocol.
• Manage coordination activities related to the project monitoring and evaluation.
• Attend study team meetings, including cross-disciplinary patient review meetings.
• Work collaboratively and manage relationships with clinical and community research partners, both within the organization and with external stakeholders
• Prepare and report on study data/findings to community partners and stakeholders.
• Position will require travel to participants homes.
• Perform additional related research duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and 4 years of relevant experience. A Master's degree will be considered in lieu of experience.
• Must have a NYS RN License and renew when necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in home healthcare, community health, counseling, and supervision.
• Excellent communication, organizational and database management skills;
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative data analytic skills;
• Computer fluency in Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.
• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Experience with vulnerable populations and certified training in HIPPA Compliance and Human Subjects protection is required.

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.