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: $105,000.00 - $110,000.00

Position Summary

The Research Nurse will coordinate and manage clinical research studies for the Pediatric Heart Network and other funded grants for the adult congenital and pediatric cardiology research teams.

The Pediatric Heart Network (PHN) is a group of hospitals across the United States, Canada and other countries that conduct research in children with congenital heart disease (CHD) or pediatric acquired heart disease and adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD).  The Pediatric Heart Network New York Consortium (PHN-NYC) includes investigators at both Columbia University and Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

The position requires a motivated and independent individual with excellent interpersonal skills and strong organizational qualities who can interact with patients, family members, physicians, and researchers.

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 Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.

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

Responsibilities

Research project management:

• 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.
• Consulting with medical records of outlying clinics and hospitals to obtain pertinent data and patient information.
• 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.

Pediatric Heart Network – NY Consortium program management:

• 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.  
• Volunteering for Pediatric Heart Network committees, study coordinator writing committees.
• Assisting with developing research protocols, SOPs, etc.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience required; plus four years of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Phlebotomy skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Excel, MS Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Strong organizational, time management and attention to detail skills.

Other Requirements

• Must successfully complete systems training requirements.

• BLS certified.

• Current NYS RN License. (RN’s are required to have a NYS license to qualify for the position.)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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