"Oncology Research Nurse Manager"

Position Summary

The Oncology Research Nurse Manager is an experienced Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner who provides leadership and oversight of the daily activities of the CPDM research nursing core as well as managing the direct care of patients enrolled in clinical trials within the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center at Columbia University Medical Center. This position reports directly to the Associate Director of Clinical Operation.

Responsibilities

Personnel Management:

• Manage and lead nursing staff.
• Serve as a role model and resource to other members of the office.
• Meet regularly with Research RNs and NPs alone as well as in collaboration with the Associate Director of Clinical Operations
• Perform Performance appraisals.
• Provides counseling or performance improvement plans as needed.
• In collaboration with the Associate Director of Clinical Operations evaluate, plan and manage appropriate coverage of disease teams. Assigns and manages weekly schedules.
• Manages tracking of time and attendance.
• Assures that current status of licenses, certifications and any required competencies are completed by required deadlines.
• Manages and evaluates employee’s orientation and ongoing training.

Administrative:

• Participate in cancer center wide and other committees as assigned.
• Assigns nursing core to appropriate committees per their job description.
• Create and implement policies and procedures to ensure operational standardization.
• Build and sustain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the strategic plan for the organization and for clinical research.
• Effectively communicate (written & oral) across the organization. Communicate and escalate unresolved issues at the appropriate time to the appropriate level of management.
• Identify and initiate improvements, tools, processes, and forms to enhance the efficiency and the quality of work.
• Support efforts to recruit and maintain an adequate number of competent staff to conduct clinical research in compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Role and responsibilities of Core Leader Oncology Research Nurse.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required and 4 years of related experience.
• Must have a NYS RN License, maintain, and renew when necessary.
• Nurse Practitioner: Requires Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of experience.
• Current New York State NP and RN license
• Board certification
• DEA license
• BLS certification

Other Requirements

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Computer Skills: proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms.
• OCN; CCRP/CCRC certification preferred but should be completed within 6 months of promotion.
• 4 or 5-day work schedule available.