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 :

Clinical Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

Nurse Practitioner :  Requires Master's degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus two years of experience.