Clinical Research Coordinator (64302)

United Digestive•Tampa, FL

16d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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