Clinical Research Nurse — Pediatric Cardiology Studies

Columbia University; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Welfare

Employee Assistance

Tuition Programs

Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Columbia University is seeking a Research Nurse to coordinate and manage clinical research studies for the Pediatric Heart Network and related grants. The role involves coordinating with pediatric and adult cardiology teams across NY and beyond, handling data collection, regulatory tasks and budget monitoring.

The position emphasizes independence, strong interpersonal skills, and collaboration with hospital departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience.
• Four years of related experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and screening potential participants to determine patient eligibility and completing case report forms.
• Assisting with scheduling of tests and appointments and managing data collection and submission.
• Phlebotomy, collecting, processing and shipping of protocol specimens.
• Maintaining databases and preparing/monitoring study budgets.
• Preparing and maintaining regulatory documents for IRB submission; and preparing/attending audits if required.
• Reporting of adverse events to the IRB, sponsors and other federal agencies as needed.
• Collaborating with ancillary sites involved with the research and interface with various hospital departments, such as medical records, radiology, nursing, information technology services, pharmacy, accounting and others as needed.
• Acting as primary contact for the NY consortium, assisting with submission of grants, and contracts.
• Scheduling and conducting team meetings to discuss project status, deliverables and issues.
• Attending all meetings, create and distribute agendas and meeting minutes.
• Generating progress reports, other information as necessary on behalf of the consortium.
• Training and creating materials for new coordinators at both institutions and creating presentations as needed.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Columbia University is seeking a Research Nurse to coordinate and manage clinical research studies for the Pediatric Heart Network and related grants. The role involves coordinating with pediatric and adult cardiology teams across NY and beyond, handling data collection, regulatory tasks and budget monitoring.

The position emphasizes independence, strong interpersonal skills, and collaboration with hospital departments.