Clinical Research Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: United Digestives (UD) Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Primary Investigator with all clinical and organizational tasks for clinical research projects and protocols. The Clinical Research Nurse 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 adhere to federal and other applicable regulations.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Research Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Recruits and screens potential patients and obtain informed consent
• Assists in providing patient education including benefits and risks of participating in a clinical drug trial
• Coordinates study visits and procedures including specimen acquisition transport documentation and shipment
• Completes nursing physical assessment vital signs and venous access
• Provides direct nursing care according to UDs standards of practice
• Administers research medications under a study-specific protocol
• Completes clinical assessment and safety evaluation of study subjects and notifies Principal Investigator when appropriate
• Performs patient/research subject evaluations administers research instruments and collects data
• Completes nursing documentation and order entry within the medical record
• Completes data management activities in conjunction with study specific protocol
• Has 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
• Answers emails voicemails and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner
• Completes requests for information from other UD staff ensures that they are handled promptly and accurately to guarantee payment on patient accounts
• Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality
• Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Primary Investigator and Clinical Research Manager
• Cross trains and performs other functions as directed by the Primary Investigator and Clinical Research Manager
• Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned within the research department

REQUIRED EDUCATION SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia; graduate form an accredited nursing program or Bachelors degree required. Minimum of one year of clinical research experience required; must be computer literate able to operate a healthcare system and multiple Microsoft Office applications. Must be experienced in phlebotomy specimen collection and processing; ARUP handling Packaging and Shipping Infectious Material or similar certification within 30 days of employment; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 year of employment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Research Nurse Coordinator must have or be able to:

• Provide a high level of customer service at all times
• Possesses the ability to deal with patients visitors co-workers and physicians with courtesy and respect
• Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude
• Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help
• Plan prioritize and complete multiple tasks as delegated
• Work under pressure; assess respond to and communicate issues in a timely manner
• Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone email and in-person
• Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures
• Be reliable punctual and able to work independently and with flexibility to accommodate protocol requirements

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS
Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel required as business needs dictate.