Research Nurse - Vaccine Center

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Nurse.

The Research Nurse works to maintain and ensure comprehensive nursing care to adult research patients in a diverse clinical research setting.

The Research Nurse collaborates with Clinical Trials Office leadership to effectively audit all aspects of the research protocol and ensure education and feedback are provided to research teams for quality improvement purposes.

Additionally, the Research Nurse will provide clinical leadership and coordination with the philosophy and goals of the institution, Departments of Nursing, and clinical service; development and education of staff in collaboration with the Education Specialist.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• PLANNING - Meets with clinician regularly to review approved or proposed projects; participates in planning and evaluating these projects. Participates in staff meetings on a regular basis.
• ADMINSTRATIVE - Ascertains that appropriate consents, protocols and form are properly completed and filed in patients chart. Records all required clinical information. Collects data at conclusion of each sessions observations and ascertains that these forms are forwarded to appropriate location/department in a timely manner. Promptly reports to clinician all untoward reactions observed during the course of treatment, all potentially serious reactions, and any problems encountered. Records immediately all observations in appropriate record.
• CLINICAL - Screens and directs attention of clinician to all patients referred by medical/nursing staff as potential candidates for study. Administers appropriate test medication/treatments in accordance with protocol; documents observations. Makes patient and chart rounds to observe progress of patient. Promptly responds to calls from medical or nursing staff regarding any untoward reactions occurring in patients and immediately apprises the clinician of same. Demonstrates skill in handling problematic patient care situations when need arises. Participates in monitoring/maintaining a safe environment for staff, visitors and patients through hazard-identification and reporting accident prevention. Contributes to the application of evidence-based research findings to appropriate clinical settings.
• AGE-SPECIFIC STANDARDS - Demonstrates knowledge when performing duties and responsibilities outlined herein of principles of growth and development appropriate to age(s) of patients served (i. e. neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric). Effectively assesses data reflective of patients status and interprets appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs. Demonstrates an understanding of range of treatment and effectively selects and adapts treatment to patients age specific needs. Effectively provides patient care needed as described in nursing/research departments policies and procedures.
• STAFF/PATIENT EDUCATION - Provides patients/families instruction with teaching materials pertinent to protocol, medication and disease management.
• PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT - Participates in formal evaluation of own progress, setting goals toward improvement. Updates practices in accordance with nursing standards or professional trends. Seeks advanced learning experiences independently (workshops, seminars, conferences, courses, etc.). Regularly reviews current nursing research literature and shares significant information with staff. Participates actively in professional organizations.
• CONTINUOUS LEARNING - Position requires ongoing continuing education in all areas of research development (training programs are provided through the SOM). Promotes own professional growth and development in research role and maintains current expertise in area of practice. Maintains annual requirement of 10 CEUs in continuing research education; employee must demonstrate proof of ongoing research education. Serves as a resource to peers and works collaboratively with other disciplines within the area of expertise.
• TIME MANAGEMENT - Works flexible hours in assuming responsibility and accountability for assigned responsibilities. Sets priorities in collaboration with other staff and plans/schedules work hours accordingly. Meets deadlines as required.
• COMMUNICATION/DOCUMENTATION - Enters documentation of all medications and/or treatments administered to patients in appropriate medical record. If and when applicable, maintains appropriate records of supplies and investigational drugs in protocol studies as required by government, hospital and FDA regulations. Assists clinician in writing up study conclusion report and research paper. Communicates appropriate information within organization in a timely manner. Reports promptly and accurately all significant clinical events to clinician. Ensures accuracy, usefulness and completeness of all hospital and departmental records and manuals. Contributes to a climate supportive of all departmental and institutional activities.
• COLLABORATION - Establishes communication with other health professionals to promote and implement research with in assigned unit/department. Collaborates with regulatory coordinator in monitoring all activities, evaluating results and documenting same. Actively participates in appropriate committees with the Department or Institution.
• PUBLICATION - Contributes to and publishes relevant research findings in collaboration with research staff. Communicates published research findings to staff members. Prepares reports/abstracts for conferences and publication.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify you must have a Minimum Qualifications: NYS RN License with current registration. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or equivalent combination of education and experience with plans to earn a baccalaureate degree in Nursing.

Minimum of 5 years of related experience.

Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office applications such as World, Excel, Access, Power Point and Outlook. Familiar with Internet applications.

Effective verbal and written communication skills, and strong analytical, organizational and interpersonal skills. Ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and work and communicate effectively with both internal and external customers.

Ability to work within a team environment as well as independently. Commitment to continuous learning as required by department administration. Ability to make decisions independently. Ability to manage time, multi task and prioritize work. Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems; ability to work well under pressure..

Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is highly preferred.

Prior RN experience in a clinical setting preferred. Progressively responsible related experience coordinating clinical/research trials studies and demonstrate clinical competence in clinical trials nursing practice that includes the ability to execute complex research protocols and to assess and make critical decisions affecting research procedures.

Completion of NYU IRB tutorial as a Research Nurse.

Working knowledge of federal regulation, good clinical practice guidelines and support grant guidelines relevant to compliance in the conduct of clinical trials.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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