Clinical Research Nurse

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse

Reports to: Nurse Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

CNY Fertility is a renowned fertility center offering advanced treatments like IVF, IUI, and egg freezing. With a patient-centered approach and cutting-edge technology, we support individuals and couples on their journey to parenthood. We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to provide professional care and evaluation to research study participants and make necessary nursing judgments based on clinical research.

Required Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Demonstrates clinical performance at an expert level utilizing perceptual skills which are intuitive or experience based. Critiques own decision making and judgements regarding the care of patients.

2. Demonstrates greater depth in practice focus, providing nursing consultation for atypical patient presentations, unexpected events or unusual outcomes, recurring problems on the patient care unit, or strategic planning for the future of the unit.

3. Evaluates the results of consultation in terms of patient outcomes and ability of the consultee to handle similar problems in the future.

4. Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely patient centered care.

5. Works in a collaborative relationship with other healthcare professionals to determine needs of the patients and families.

6. Demonstrates an interdisciplinary collaborative approach to patient care.

7. Participates in activities that contribute to the ongoing development of self and others. Responsible for maintaining annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skill and unit based competencies.

8. This position may also be responsible for performing other duties as assigned, consistent with the role and operations needs of the organization

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); One to three years of related work experience. Bachelor’s degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in nursing preferred.

Language Ability

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Math Ability

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities

1. Decision-Making: Demonstrates sound judgment and confidence in making informed, timely decisions.

2. Independent Judgment: Ability to work autonomously, exercise discretion, and take initiative with minimal supervision.

3. Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate situations, identify solutions, and resolve challenges effectively.

4. Detail: Maintains a high degree of accuracy, thoroughness, and consistency in all aspects of work.

Certificates and Licenses

• New York State Registered Nurse License
• CPR/BLS
• Completion of CITI Training

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. May be required to lift 20-50 pounds.

Benefits Include

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Maternity Leave