Clinical Research Coordinator RN (Anesthesia Dept)

1.0 FTE (40 hours per week). Monday-Friday 7a-330p. No weekend requirement.

Works with the study physician to ensure all patients involved in a clinical research trial are managed uneventfully safely and as effectively as possible through their episode of care and participation in the clinical research trial ensuring patient care is not compromised while participating in the trial. Manages all elements of a clinical research trial in order to meet all protocol obligations while following applicable regulations; Code of Federal Regulations Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization GCP guidelines; state regulations and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Plans implements educates and evaluates care plan using Evidence-Based Practices in accordance with the requirements of the study protocol
• Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach throughout their clinical study participation while maintaining quality and safety as a priority. Delegates directs oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care. Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License
• Collaborates effectively and communicates patient care needs/expectations/priorities related to clinical trial participation to all involved care providers including unit nursing staff attending physician ancillary service providers (radiology cardiology physical therapy pharmacy etc.) to facilitate positive patient outcomes both in clinical care and in clinical trial participation
• Completes and manages all procedural data regulatory and training elements associated with clinical research project implementation execution and close out to ensure participant safety data integrity and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Education Requirement:

BSN or Associates Degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire required.

Licensure Requirement:

Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio required.

Certifications:

• CPR required.
• Obtain and maintain NRP and PALS certification as determined by management.
• Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Administrators preferred.

Skills:

• Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing skills (i.e.: venipuncture IV starts and injections);
• Understanding of medical terminology clinical trials preferred
• Working knowledge of PCs word processing and data management software
• Strong verbal written interpersonal communication
• Goal-oriented; self-directive initiation self-motivation creativity flexibility
• Excellent organizational attention to detail and prioritization skills
• Ability to actively participate as a team player

Experience:

Clinical research experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist Biohazard waste Blood and/or Bodily Fluids Chemicals/Medications Climb stairs/ladder Cold Temperatures Color vision Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens Depth perception Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required Electricity Flexing/extending of neck Fume /Gases /Vapors Hand use: grasping gripping turning Hot Temperatures Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs Loud Noises Patient Equipment Peripheral vision Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs Reaching above shoulder Seeing Far/near Squat/kneel

FREQUENTLY: Decision Making Interpreting Data Problem solving Standing Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech Computer skills Hearing acuity Repetitive hand/arm use Sitting

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign direct and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet