Oncology Research Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Oncology Research Nurse Practitioner is an Adult Nurse Practitioner who manages 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 Oncology Research Nurse Manager. Subject to business needs, a flexible work arrangement, a 4- or 5-day work week, is available. Options will be discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

DIRECT PATIENT CARE

• Conduct informed consent discussions / obtain informed consent.
• Attend and / or perform all protocol required visits either independently or as a shared visit depending on treating physician’s preference. Initial or restaging assessment visits must be performed with the treating physician.
• Perform / review required protocol assessments.
• Take comprehensive history and perform physical examinations.
• Order and interpret radiology, laboratory, and diagnostic tests as appropriate.
• Perform diagnostic testing and therapeutic procedures approved by the Clinical Service Chief.
• Evaluate and treat on the basis of history, physical examination, radiological, laboratory and other diagnostic test results, pursuant to the practice / research protocols and collaborative practice agreement.
• Prescribe and manage supportive care medications.
• In collaboration with the Oncology Research RN / NP or Physician Investigator evaluates and verify assessments are within treatment parameters for treatment or continued protocol participation.
• Initiate referrals to other health care providers, and / or consult with the attending physician or the collaborating physician.
• Evaluate and treat untoward reactions according to standard of care and protocol guidelines.
• Ascertain real-time drug accountability.
• Monitor patient responses intra- and post-study drug administration (as required per protocol).
• Conduct study-related patient education.
• Perform phone triage for acute clinical issues and conduct phone assessments as required per protocol and prescribe treatment as needed.

DOCUMENTATION :

Billing

OTHER :

Administrative Obtain pre-certifications and prior authorizations for procedures / prescriptions when requested.

Provide guidance and leadership to all members of the disease team.

Serve as a Co-Investigator.

Required meetings Team (disease-specific)

Departmental

SIVs

Training Completing required study-related training (i.e. review of educational slides; industry-required additional GCP testing)

Create and provide protocol-related inservices for both inpatient and outpatient Nursing Staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications