Nursing Jobs in Metuchen, NJ
$125,000 - $135,000 / YEAR
Job Type: Officer of Administration Bargaining Unit: Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $125,000 - $135,000 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 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: Responsible for timely research nursing documentation as per CPDM’s Research Nursing Documentation SOP. Responsible for timely standard of care documentation. Write/Enter Study drug/Standard of Care orders according to protocol/NYP Hospital guidelines for signature of attending physician. Verify Study drug/Standard of Care orders if entered by other Physician Investigator/Fellow/NP. Billing Submit billing for Standard of Care procedures performed. OTHER: Maintain NP credentialing 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 Self-directed review of new protocols, and reeducation on existing protocols. 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. Eligible for Oncology Research Nurse Practitioner II after two years Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master’s Degree in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice and 2 years related experience. Current New York State NP and RN license. NYS Adult Nurse Practitioners License and National board certification; successful credentialing by NYP. BLS and DEA certifications. Preferred Qualifications Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer Skills: proficiency with MS Word programs and familiarity with Mac and PC platforms. Clinical research experience or oncology nursing experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. $115,494 - $192,328 / YEAR
Description The Clinical Program Manager is responsible for assuring compliance with mandated clinical orientation, competency assessment and interventions in the assigned clinical program of designated nursing staff within the Medical Center. This individual interfaces directly with MSMC Departments, Administrators, Nursing, Medical and Quality Leadership, and Clinical Staff, managing the educational and operational impact of all clinical care delivery, staff performance, and outcome measures to support clinical practice. Responsibilities 1. Oversees clinical operations within the program, using data and fact-based problem solving techniques to improve processes and outcomes. Ensures that all clinical initiatives run according to institutional and departmental policies and in accordance with any government or regulatory requirements as applicable. 2. Recruits, orients, trains, coaches, counsels, mentors, disciplines, and evaluates staff in accordance with all internal policies and procedures. Communicates values, strategies, and objectives of department or division on a regular basis. Assigns accountabilities, delegates tasks and responsibilities, and plans, monitors and appraises job performance. 3. Develops, maintains and reconciles departmental budget with financial responsibility and oversight for department or division. 4. Plans, develops, and/or maintains departmental standard operating procedures. Regularly reviews policies and procedures and makes changes, or recommends changes to superiors as necessary. 5. In conjunction with Nursing, Medical and Quality Leadership, coordinates educational and performance improvement activities within a designated clinical specialty. 6. Develops and designs of action plans to support clinical performance and competency and provides support and educational resources to departments and services relative to nursing care delivery within the context quality assessment and improvement processes. 7. Establishes and implements short and long term goals, objectives, policies and operating procedures for high level of performance in nursing care delivery. 8. Coordinates and leads in the execution of day to day educational program activities, as appropriate to program objectives and areas of clinical expertise. 9. Oversees the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical program activity data to evaluate clinical performance and competence. 10. Provides technical assistance, resource services, consultation and education to clinical specialty service relative to orientation, ongoing assessment of competency and performance improvement activities. 11. Serves as a clinical role model and resource to the nursing staff. 12. Prepares reports and analysis associated with orientation of new hires, ongoing competency and evaluation of staff performance and identification of related outcome measures. 13. Provides timely status reports of results of assignments including identification of patterns and trends that require actions. 14. Collaborates with other members of the health care team in the development, implementation, and ongoing review of policies, procedures, and standards of care for designated patient populations. 15. Demonstrates knowledge of hospital, departmental and care center standards, policies, procedures and guidelines as well as regulatory agency standards. Assures readiness for Joint Commission and other agency surveys and presents related programs during Joint Commission and other agency visits. 16. Participates in daily activities that reflect budgetary constraints and incorporates financial principles into program development and allocation of resources. 17. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in professional societies. 18. Participates in the performance appraisal process of designated Nursing staff. Qualifications Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing is required. Masters in Nursing or health related field is preferred. Certification in specialty area preferred. 5 years directly related experience (some supervisory preferred) New York State License with current registration as a registered professional nurse. Certification in specialty area preferred. Employer Description Strength through Unity and Inclusion The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai’s unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual. At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history. About the Mount Sinai Health System: Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time — discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients’ medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Children’s Hospitals” ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country’s best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek’s “The World’s Best Smart Hospitals” ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally. Equal Opportunity Employer The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization. Compensation The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $115494 - $192328 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits. 
