LPN Research

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Organization:

VICC - Clinical Trials 190

Job Summary:

Implementation support and evaluation of processes relating to clinical procedures required on patients participating in clinical trials. Provide quality care for patients participating in clinical trials. Maintains knowledge of computer systems and provides input on the improvement of workflow processes. Collaborates with research teams to improve the quality of care for patients on study.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conveys a basic awareness of policies procedures and regulations governing human subjects research and incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.
• Possesses a basic awareness of the Federal regulations governing the protection of human subjects e.g. FDA OHRP GCP/ICH guidelines and HIPAA regulations.
• Possesses a basic awareness of the Vanderbilt policies and regulations governing the protection of human subjects.
• Possesses a basic awareness of the operations of the Vanderbilt Institutional Review Board and its requirements for the protection of human subjects (Seeks to attend IRB 101 in-service and completes IRB testing requirements prior to beginning interactions with human subjects.
• Communicates a basic awareness of the management and implementation of clinical trial operations
• Exhibits the capability to understand and follow a clinical study protocol.
• Understands and is capable of performing the procedures required of each study protocol (obtains training needed to safely and accurately perform or assess required procedures.
• Identifies equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.
• Participates in the determination of eligibility and recruits candidates for a specified study participation.
• Collaboratively participates in study team meetings.
• Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with Investigators research staff Sponsors participants and representatives of professional organizations participant advocates and the public responsible for or concerned about protections for human participants of research
• With guidance assesses and evaluates potential participants pertinent medical and historical information to ensure only appropriate subjects are enrolled in clinical trials.
• Continuously assesses participants to ensure continued eligibility for participation in research.
• Participates in the ongoing informed consent process ensuring that human subjects their families and other health care providers clearly understand what is expected of and from them in the course of participating in a clinical trial.
• Utilizes nursing skills to complete research protocols which may include patient recruitment screening scheduling and organizing of study visits enrollment assessments interviews laboratory and diagnostic studies medication dispensing and other protocol specific investigational procedures.
• Encourages open communication with participants by providing them with contact information and being available to answer address or refer their calls.
• With supervision uses and documents the nursing process to plan deliver and evaluate goal focused individualized safe age-specific care as it relates to uncomplicated research participants and with assistance for complicated research participants.
• Performs procedures for research as they are described in the protocol deviating from the protocol only when a subjects safety is at risk and reports all deviations from the protocol to the Principal Investigator and/or senior personnel who will determine of a protocol amendment or other safety assessments are required.
• Actively identifies and participates in training education and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development. Pursues avenues to ensure awareness of the latest information available to nurses conducting clinical research
• Assumes responsibility for continuous learning engaging in a minimum of 2 hours of educational activities annually or pursuing an advanced academic education or certifications.
• Participates in and maintains professional certifications licensure and credentialing as required of nurses employed at Vanderbilt (i.e. CPR certification).
• Quality Improvement
• Identifies areas for potential improvement and escalates appropriates.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES

Our Nursing Philosophy:

We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Centers mission of quality in patient care education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people families and communities reach excellent health and well-being.

As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:

• Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options
• Dental and /or vision plan
• 403 (b) retirement plan
• Paid Time off (flex PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)
• Short-Long term disability
• Subsidized backup childcare
• And many more...Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!

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Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact teams performance with occasional guidance. * Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards established processes and procedure that apply to your own job. * Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues solves routine problems and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:

LIC-Licensed Practical Nurse - Tennessee

Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level:

1 year

Education:

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

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