Research Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease

Title: Research Nurse Practitioner - Infectious Disease Location: Upper East Side Org Unit: East Side 525 Clinical Trials Work Days: Monday-Friday Weekly Hours: 35.00 Exemption Status: Exempt Salary Range: $145,800.00 - $156,600.00 *As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices Position Summary The mission of the Infectious Disease division at Weill Cornell Medicine is to design and conduct cutting edge research, to deliver outstanding clinical care, and to provide the highest quality education and training in infectious diseases. Major clinical research projects investigate antimicrobial drug resistance, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, hospital epidemiology/infection control, human papillomavirus, respiratory viruses, and transplantation/oncology ID. Under guidance from the investigators, the Research Nurse Practitioner supervises and coordinates clinical research trials. This role will focus on HIV clinical trial research. Schedule: Monday-Friday, 5/8s Job Responsibilities Acts as a liaison between inpatient and outpatient units for study patients: works with referring physicians and their staff to ensure continuity of care and continuous recruitment of patients; collects pretreatment and on-study data required. Administers appropriate drugs as deemed necessary by the protocols: works with pharmacy to insure proper handling of drugs and that protocol rules are met. Assists laboratory technician with phlebotomy processing and shipping as needed.. Assists outreach coordinator with recruitment of new patients to protocols by reviewing eligibility and participating in outreach activities as deemed necessary. Assists physicians with completion of applications for clinical studies; assists in the preparation and maintenance of appropriate consent forms for each study. Responsible for various aspects of patient treatment protocols; evaluates and performs assessments (medical history/physical exams) as deemed necessary; performs patient education; responsible for adverse event reporting; monitors patients on studies. Reviews and completes protocol history sheets, flow sheets, study follow-up reports, patient evaluation forms, protocol case report forms and other relevant forms and surveys. Works with data managers on proper data collection and interpretation of clinical data; reviews protocol procedures; keeps up to date on institutional regulations relevant to protocols; assists with QA/QM; participates in monitoring and site visits. Education Master's of Science Degree in Nursing Experience Previous experience working in clinical research or in infectious disease, preferably with HIV patients required Prior experience with management of research protocols and prior supervisory experience preferred. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent organizational and communication skills. Maintains awareness of hospital policies and procedures, as well as good clinical practices standards. Licenses and Certifications NYS Registered Nurse Practitioner (NP) license and current NP registration NYS Registered Professional Nurse license and current RN registration Applicable National Board Certification (such as ANCC, PNCB, etc) BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association. Infection Control Certificate. Working Conditions/Physical Demands Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

Created: 2024-10-23