BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Responsible for the coordination and administration of clinical trials under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Research Center, and the Physicians.

REPORTS TO

• Nursing Director-Medical Services

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities: NO

Minimum Education: Associates degree required. Bachelors degree preferred

Degree: Degree in Nursing, RN, Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing preferred.

License/Certification Required: TN or Compact RN Licensure Required. Certified Clinical Research Associate preferred.

Minimum Work Experience: Minimum 3 years experience in nursing required. Relative clinical experience preferred.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Training/experience in research methods & statistics preferred.
• Strong computer skills required. Computer skills to include data entry and Internet research required.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review research protocols prior to submittal to IRB. Administratively manages clinical trials ensuring materials are available for physician review.
• Assures that all patient pre study material is available and reviewed by a physician. Ensures scientific integrity of data and protects the rights, safety, and well-being of patients enrolled in clinical trials.
• Discusses study protocols with patients and verifies the informed consent documentation. Ensures protocols and consents are updated and IRB informed of all changes.
• Complies with IRB requirements regarding studies such as reporting adverse events. Follows-up on abnormal lab values and ensures physician aware.
• Ensures continuing review of studies are submitted to IRB in a timely manner. Assists physicians to ensure compliance with treatment plan for studies.
• Communicates with research centers regarding all new patients (when applicable).
• Collects/complies/reports data to appropriate agency for patients on clinical trials. Corresponds to principal investigators regarding IRB decisions
• Assists in coordination of patients placed into follow-up. Maintains knowledge of research methodology through educational programs.
• Integrates ethics in all areas of practice. Advocates for the protection, rights, and opportunities of patients and families.
• Maintains current knowledge and competency in professional practice through participation in continuing education activities.
• Participates in self evaluation of his/her own practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines through activities such as peer review and solicitation of feedback from physicians and colleagues
• Collaborates with inter-professional teams, leaders, stakeholders, and others to facilitate positive outcomes for patients
• Willingly assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary.
• Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in regard to expected outcomes.
• Contributes to the budget process through planning and requests for human, financial and material resources necessary to meet identified needs.
• Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully and accountably.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
• Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbs occasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs is required. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting, bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/or repetitive motions may be required. 

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