"Nurse Practitioner"

Position Summary

The Division of Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, and Stem Cell Transplant at Columbia Children’s Health, New York-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital (MSCH) is one of the oldest and most comprehensive centers in the country focused on treating children with cancer and blood disorders. MSCH has 202 inpatient pediatric beds, including a 54-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and 10 operating rooms. Our division is currently composed of 3 sections (Hematology, Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation) with 22 full-time faculty, 3 research RN/NP’s, 8 clinical research associates, and 3 regulatory specialists and includes an ACGME-accredited Fellowship Program and a FACT-accredited stem cell transplant program.

We are seeking a Nurse Practitioner to work in the Research Capacity to join our team in a full-time position within Stem Cell Transplantation for Clinical Research focused on working on the Primary Immune Deficiencies Program (PIRD).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the coordination, oversight and administration of clinical research protocols.
• NP will be responsible for screening prospective study participants.
• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Conduct informed consent discussions and obtain consent.
• Attend and/or perform all protocol required visits either independently or as a shared visit depending on treating physician’s preference. Initial or restaging assessment visits must be performed with the treating physician.
• Order and interpret radiology, laboratory, and diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Prescribe and manage supportive care medications.
• Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct phone assessments as required per protocol and prescribe treatment as needed.
• Instructing participants about use of study products or drugs.
• Verify Study drug/Standard of Care orders if entered by another Physician Investigator/Fellow/NP.
• Obtain pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures / prescriptions when requested.
• Create and provide protocol-related in-services for both inpatient and outpatient Nursing Staff.
• Completing case report forms.
• Filing serious adverse event reports and working with Clinical Research Coordinators to identify and classify serious adverse events.
• Developing and overseeing a quality management plan.
• Preparation of regulatory documents for IRB submission.
• Self-directed review of new protocols, and reeducation on existing protocols.
• Serve as a liaison between PI’s and study sponsors in both outpatient and inpatient areas.
• Serves as a liaison with pharmacy and research pharmacy.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of related experience.
• Current New York State NP and RN License, maintain and renew when necessary (NP’s are required to have a NYS license to qualify for the position).
• NP Board Certification.
• BLS Certification & DEA License; BCLS and PALS certification.
• Current NYS RN and NP Licenses and ANCC Board Certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Able to function independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a high degree of flexibility.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience interacting with members of the public in a professional setting.

Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
• HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training
• Contact with patients and/or human research subjects.
• EPIC Access Required.
• Able to meet New York-Presbyterian Hospital credentialing requirements.