Clinical Director of Research

Hospital for Special Surgery•New York, NY

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About The Position

How you move is why we’re here. ® Now more than ever. Get back to what you need and love to do. The possibilities are endless... 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. If this describes you then let’s talk! 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

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
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
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