What you will be doingResponsibilities- Clinical Research
- Oversee clinical research operations for the Division of Rheumatology's clinical trials and clinical research projects, and support the oversight of regulatory compliance and large databases
- Take on role as investigator for rheumatology clinical trials
- Provide support for multiple clinical research studies as an investigator and implementation of clinical trials and protocols involving human subjects
- Complete eligibility assessments and obtain written informed consent as appropriate
- Partner with Centers of Excellence managers to strengthen integration between clinical and research arms and foster cross-functional collaboration
- Screening, enrolling, and follow up study visits for patients in clinical trials according to research protocols
- Perform study related procedures
- Function as a liaison with sponsoring agencies and external sites
- Supervising, training and evaluating Research Assistants
- Planning and coordinating inter-related activities with Research Assistants
- Obtaining direct data from patients
- Maintain accurate case report forms
- Other responsibilities as assigned
- Administrative
- Act as a senior administrative leader and research partner to the Chair of the Department of Medicine
- Provide counsel and lead special projects under the direction of the Chair
- On behalf of the Chair perform additional duties related to communications, relations, and strategic planning
- Liaison with other Departments' Clinical and Translational Research teams
- Own resource management to monitor Rheumatology Division budget, staffing, and funding
- Ensuring compliance with federal and university policies
- Develop strategic research goals
- Clinical Practice (Max 8 hours/ week)
- Obtain patient history, perform comprehensive and targeted physical examinations, order and evaluate diagnostics tests, and manage chronic, as well as acute patient problems
- Triage clinical questions and concerns from patients
- Counsel and educate patients and their caregivers on disease processes and care management outside of the hospital
- Facilitate and deliver care to patients collaboratively and autonomously
- Obtain and review outside records/reports as needed and follow-up/collaborate with the physician to re-develop the treatment plan as necessary
- Provide education support regarding different treatment protocols
- Order medication and document all patient/caregiver encounters in the EMR
- Order, supervise and administer infusions
- Provide clinical support, as needed, for patients receiving IV medications in the infusion center
Minimum QualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- Requires and master's degree in nursing as a Nurse Practitioner trained in the care of adults
- Has at least 5 years of experience in caring for rheumatology patients
- Current New York State Registered Professional Nurse and Nurse Practitioner licenses
- Must have NP Board Certification
- BCLS
- Familiarity and proficiency with computer-based programs such as electronic medical records systems, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, and MS Excel
Preferred Qualifications- Computer skills, proficiency with MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Experience in clinical research setting necessary, including a thorough understanding of ICH-GCP and CFR guidelines
- Tri-State and FL licensure
