About this role
Job title: Oncology Research Nurse I
About the Role The Oncology Research Nurse I is a Registered Nurse who manages direct care of pediatric patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. This role reports to the Oncology Research Nurse Manager and supports flexible work arrangements (4- or 5-day weeks) as negotiated during the interview process. What You'll Do
- Conduct informed consent discussions/assent and obtain informed consent
- Attend and/or perform research visits
- Perform/review required protocol assessments
- Perform physical assessments within the scope of nursing practice
- Ascertain real-time drug accountability
- Monitor patient responses intra- and post-study drug administration per protocol
- Conduct study-related patient education
- Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct phone assessments as required per protocol
- Responsible for timely research nursing documentation per CPDM’s Research Nursing Documentation SOP
- Facilitate study drug/product order preparation and verification
- Administrative support with pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures/prescriptions
- Prescription call-ins/renewals
- Attend required team meetings
- Self-directed review of new protocols and reeducation on existing protocols
- Training: complete required study-related training and create protocol-related inservices for Infusion Staff
- Eligible to apply for Oncology Research Nurse II after two years
- Perform other duties as assigned What We're Looking For
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or has completed an Accelerated Program in Nursing
- NYS RN License
- Four years of related experience or equivalent in education
- Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- Certified Pediatric Hematology Oncology Nurse certification Nice to Have
- Pediatric nursing experience Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $110,000-$120,000 USD per year
- The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including department budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training