Clinical Director of Research

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Now more than ever, our guiding principles are helping us in our search for exceptional talent - candidates who align with our unique workplace culture and who want to maximize the abundant opportunities for growth and success.

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HSS is consistently among the top-ranked hospitals for orthopedics and rheumatology by U.S. News & World Report. As a recipient of the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, HSS was the first hospital in New York City to receive the distinguished designation. Whether you are early in your career or an expert in your field, you will find HSS an innovative, supportive and inclusive environment.

Working with colleagues who love what they do and are deeply committed to our Mission, you too can be part of our transformation across the enterprise.

Emp Status

Regular Full time

Work Shift

Compensation Range

What you will be doing

Responsibilities

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 Qualifications

Minimum 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

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