Job Description
Job Title: Research Nurse Coordinator
Reports To: Clinical Research Manager
Department: Ancillary Services
Office Setting: In Office
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Pay Type: Hourly
GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :
United Digestive's (UD) Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Clinical Research Department and principal Investigators with all clinical and organizational tasks , aligning with clinical trial procedures and protocol requirements. The Research Nurse Coordinator is expected to provide clinical and administrative nursing support for research trials, studies, and projects. The Clinical Research Nurse is expected to exhibit basic knowledge of clinical research activities and support clinical research trials based on the needs of the research department. The Clinical Research Nurse should adhere to and have a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include but are not limited to:
- Recruits and screens potential patients and obtains informed consent.
- Assists in providing patient education including benefits and risks of participating in a clinical trial
- Follows clinical trial protocols to accurately and efficiently collect and document participant data including, but not limited to, laboratory collection and processing, vital assessments, and study-specific procedures
- Provides direct nursing care according to UD's standards of practice.
- Administers investigational product (IP) per clinical trial protocol requirements.
- Completes clinical assessments and safety evaluations of study subjects and notifies study principal Investigator and Sponsor and study team per reporting guidelines.
- Maintains data management per study requirements and contractual obligations.
- Completes required study trainings and maintains strong knowledge of clinical and research protocols.
- Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies.
- Performs upkeep of exam and work rooms with regard to sterilization, infection control, supplies, and equipment.
- Follows all CLIA Patient Safety Goals, including observing strict infectious disease precautions when handling blood specimens and IATA for specimen shipment.
- Answers emails, voicemails, and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient, and professional manner.
- Work with internal teams to ensure patients are properly compensated for visits completed per study schedule by documenting appropriate procedure completion.
- Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality.
- Participates in staff meetings as directed by the principal investigators and Clinical Research Manager.
- Cross trains and performs other functions as directed by the principal investigators and Clinical Research Manager.
- Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned within the research department.
- Maintains strong relationships with Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigators on assigned studies
- Assists other Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Nurses on study visits as backup coordinator when required and able per delegation of authority logs.
- Performs any other duties and/or special projects as assigned
EDUCATION, SKILLS, & EXPERIENCE:
- Required:
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia;
- Graduate from an accredited nursing program or Bachelor's degree;
- Minimum of one year of clinical research experience;
- Healthcare system software proficient;
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient;
- Experience with phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing;
- ARUP preparation and handling;
- IATA Packaging and Shipping Infectious Materials (or similar) certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment;
- Collaborative Institutional Training within 30 days of employment;
- Basic Life Support Certification or obtain one within 30 days of employment.
CORE SKILLS AT UNITED DIGESTIVE: The Clinical Research Coordinator must have or be able to:
- Must be computer literate and able to operate various healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
- The ability to communicate with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect.
- Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person.
- Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated.
- Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel required as business needs dictate.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: United Digestive is a drug-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug screening.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: United Digestive is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, color, or national origin in its employment practices.
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