Research Nurse - Infectious Diseases

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The Division of Infectious Diseases at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the Cohen Center for Infection-Associated Chronic Illnesses (IACI) is seeking highly motivated Research Nurse to join the Division of Infectious Diseases and the clinical research team conducting COVID-19, HIV, Long COVID, and other infectious diseases treatment and prevention clinical trials. Trials may include investigation of novel therapeutics, vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, and observational cohorts, among others.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and contacting prospective study participants and obtaining informed consent; performing required screening and on-going study evaluations; including administration of vaccines
• Determine eligibility of screened study participants through physical exam, medical history, laboratory results and other research procedures; this includes accessing electronic health records
• Performing phlebotomy and peripheral intravenous catheter placement, collection of other specimens including but not limited to nasopharyneal swabs.
• Administering study products to study participants including but not limited to intramuscular and subcutaneous injections and intravenous infusions while adhering to study protocol and Good Clinical Practices (GCP);
• Conducting structured interviews with research study participants on medical and behavioral issues.
• Providing education about COVID-19, HIV, and other infectious diseases.
• Performing HIV risk assessments and risk reduction counseling, including testing for HIV and sexually transmitted infections.
• Performing assessment of COVID-19 symptoms, and diagnose and treat STIs.
• Adhering to recommended practices regarding personal protective equipment.
• Assessing and managing reactions to study products and adverse events in consultation with investigators.
• Keeping in contact with study participants according to the protocol specifications.
• Completing case report forms in accordance with study sponsor and protocol requirements and collaborating with the research team in developing and implementing site operations and quality management plans.
• Serving as a resource for non-clinical staff.
• Traveling to off-site study visits.
• Collaborating with the infectious diseases team to interpret physical exam and laboratory findings to facilitate patient care in the outpatient setting.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to help coordinate diagnostic testing and collection of laboratory data.

Minimum Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Associates / Bachelors / Masters), Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant License required

Preferred Qualifications

• Infectious disease clinical and / or research experience preferred.
• Prior experience with phlebotomy and peripheral intravenous catheter placement for infusions is preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish preferred.
• An interest in, or experience with COVID related research and willing to work weekends.

Other Requirements

• Attention to detail, ability to manage time effectively and strong organizational, clinical and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of a variety of computer and software applications [Epic, Microsoft office, REDCap, electronic data entry systems i.e.Medidata].
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.
• Ability to handle confidential information and maintain confidentiality according to HIPAA.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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