Oncology Research Nurse Practitioner

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Oncology Research Nurse Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing direct patient care for individuals enrolled in clinical trials, ensuring compliance with protocols, and collaborating with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in nursing, relevant licensure, and a passion for oncology. This position offers a flexible work arrangement and the chance to make a significant impact in cancer research. Join a supportive environment where your expertise will contribute to groundbreaking advancements in patient care and clinical trials.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nursing with NP and RN licenses required.
• 2 years of related experience in oncology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct patient care in clinical trials.
• Conduct informed consent discussions and assessments.
• Prescribe and manage supportive care medications.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Trials Management

Informed Consent Process

Physical Examination

Diagnostic Testing

Medication Management

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Tools

MS Word

Job description

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Grade 105

• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000
  
  

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 Practitioner I is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who manages the direct care of patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center. This position reports directly to the Oncology Research Nurse Manager. Subject to business needs, a flexible work arrangement, a 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 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.
• Perform/review required protocol assessments.
• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret radiology, laboratory, and diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures approved by the Clinical Service Chief.
• Evaluate and treat on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory and other diagnostic test results, pursuant to the practice/research protocols and collaborative practice agreement.
• Prescribe and manage supportive care medications.
• In collaboration with the Oncology Research RN/NP or Physician Investigator evaluates and verify assessments are within treatment parameters for treatment or continued protocol participation.
• Initiate referrals to other health care providers, and/or consult with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
• Evaluate and treat untoward reactions according to standard of care and protocol guidelines.
• 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 and prescribe treatment as needed.
  
  

Documentation

• Responsible for timely research nursing documentation as per CPDM’s Research Nursing Documentation SOP.
• Responsible for timely standard of care documentation.
• Write/Enter Study drug/Standard of Care orders according to protocol/NYP Hospital guidelines for signature of attending physician.
• Verify Study drug/Standard of Care orders if entered by other Physician Investigator/Fellow/NP.
  
  

Billing

• Submit billing for Standard of Care procedures performed.
  
  

Other

• Maintain NP credentialing
• Administrative
• Obtain pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures / prescriptions when requested.
• Provide guidance and leadership to all members of the disease team.
• Serve as a Co-Investigator.
• 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)
• Create and provide protocol-related inservices for both inpatient and outpatient Nursing Staff.
• Eligible for Oncology Research Nurse Practitioner II after two years
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice and 2 years related experience.
• Current New York State NP and RN license.
• NYS Adult Nurse Practitioners License and National board certification; successful credentialing by NYP.
• BLS and DEA certifications.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

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