• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000

Position Summary

The Clinical Coordinator is responsible for coordinating patient care within the Division of Nephrology, focusing on procedure-related care and recovery. This role involves direct patient care, procedural assistance, and administrative duties to ensure optimal patient outcomes and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients requiring intravenous infusions and injections, including administering medications, monitoring patient responses, and ensuring the safe and effective delivery of treatments.
• Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of patients’ conditions, document responses, and manage any adverse events.
• Provide specialized nursing care to patients undergoing renal (and bone) biopsy procedures, including preparation, assistance during the procedure, and post-procedure care. Ensure patient safety and comfort, manage complications, and educate patients and families about the procedure and aftercare.
• Perform peripheral IV insertion, lab drawing, vital sign monitoring, and peri-procedure care for biopsy patients. Conduct 24-hour blood pressure monitoring and assessments as per MD orders, and administer iohexol for GFR measurements.
• Maintain inventory of supplies needed for biopsies and clinical infusions.
• Schedule and manage patient appointments, obtain authorizations, and assist in growing the infusion program. Ensure adherence to infection control protocols and safety guidelines.
• Assist with clinical research infusions as per research protocols, including documentation, sampling, and other clinical activities for study participants. Perform additional responsibilities as needed.
• Additional responsibilities as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, and/or experience, plus three years of related experience
• Current NYS RN License (and maintenance)
• BLS and ACLS certification
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Other Requirements

• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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