Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Nurse Practitioner to join our team in a full-time position to work in the Research Capacity within the Division of Hematology, Oncology and & Stem Cell Transplantation for Clinical Research.

The Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University is a world leader in providing care for children.

Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to innovation and excellence in clinical medicine, education, research, community health, global health, and the development of our faculty and staff.

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community.

We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones.

We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employees’ families through comprehensive , , , and .

Subject to business needs, we may support flexible and hybrid work arrangements. Options will be discussed during the interview process

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination, oversight and administration of clinical research protocols.
• Responsible for screening prospective study participants, taking comprehensive history and performing physical examinations.
• Conduct informed consent discussions and obtain consent.
• Attend and / or perform all protocol required visits either independently or as a shared visit depending on treating physician’s preference.

Initial or restaging assessment visits must be performed with the treating physician.

• Order and interpret radiology, laboratory, and diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Prescribe and manage supportive care medications.
• Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct phone assessments as required per protocol and prescribe treatment as needed Instructing participants about use of study products or drugs.
• Verify Study drug / Standard of Care orders if entered by other Physician Investigator / Fellow / NP.
• Obtain pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures / prescriptions when requested.
• Create and provide protocol related in services for both inpatient and outpatient Nursing Staff and completing case report forms.
• Filing serious adverse event reports and working with Clinical Research Coordinators to identify and classify serious adverse events.
• Developing and overseeing a quality management plan and preparation of regulatory documents for IRB submission.
• Self-directed review of new protocols, and reeducation on existing protocols.
• Serve as a liaison between PI’s and study sponsors in both outpatient and inpatient areas.
• Serves as a liaison with pharmacy and research pharmacy.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned / requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires Master’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus one to two years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Must have at least 3-5 years of previous related work experience in pediatrics preferred.
• Able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Has excellent organizational and analytical skills and a high degree of flexibility.
• Has excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Has contact with External Public.
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