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

Position Summary

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Cohen Center for Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (IACI) is seeking highly motivated Research Nurse to join the Division of Infectious Diseases and the clinical research team conducting COVID-19, HIV, Long COVID, and other infectious diseases treatment and prevention clinical trials. Trials may include investigation of novel therapeutics, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and observational cohorts, among others.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and contacting prospective study participants and obtaining informed consent; performing required screening and on-going study evaluations; including administration of vaccines
• Determine eligibility of screened study participants through physical exam, medical history, laboratory results and other research procedures; this includes accessing electronic health records
• Performing phlebotomy and peripheral intravenous catheter placement, collection of other specimens including but not limited to nasopharyneal swabs.
• Administering study products to study participants including but not limited to intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and intravenous infusions while adhering to study protocol and Good Clinical Practices (GCP);
• Conducting structured interviews with research study participants on medical and behavioral issues.
• Providing education about COVID-19, HIV, and other infectious diseases.
• Performing HIV risk assessments and risk reduction counseling, including testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
• Performing assessment of COVID-19 symptoms, and diagnose and treat STIs.
• Adhering to recommended practices regarding personal protective equipment.
• Assessing and managing reactions to study products and adverse events in consultation with investigators.
• Keeping in contact with study participants according to the protocol specifications.
• Completing case report forms in accordance with study sponsor and protocol requirements and collaborating with the research team in developing and implementing site operations and quality management plans.
• Serving as a resource for non-clinical staff.
• Traveling to off-site study visits.
• Collaborating with the infectious diseases team to interpret physical exam and laboratory findings to facilitate patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to help coordinate diagnostic testing and collection of laboratory data. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Associates/Bachelors/Masters), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License required

Preferred Qualifications

• Infectious disease clinical and/or research experience preferred. 
• Prior experience with phlebotomy and peripheral intravenous catheter placement for infusions is preferred. 
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• An interest in, or experience with COVID related research and willing to work weekends. 

Other Requirements

• Attention to detail, ability to manage time effectively and strong organizational, clinical and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer and software applications [Epic, Microsoft office, REDCap, electronic data entry systems i.e.Medidata]. 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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