Inpatient Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

The University of Kansas Hospital•Kansas City, KS

38d

About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is a licensed registered professional nurse who is a clinical expert who provides ethical, evidenced-based, safe and compassionate nursing care. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator focuses on patient safety and high-quality nursing care by identifying and clarifying patient needs, performing clinic related patient care, conducing health education, promoting patient advocacy, coordinating health care services, and evaluating patient outcomes. Responsible for providing nursing support to clinical trials and performing necessary procedures at times required by the clinical trial protocol. Collaborates with providers, nursing leadership, registered nurses, and clinical research coordinators. Supports and adheres to The University of Kansas Hospital Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree Nursing or higher degree
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Single State - State Board of Nursing Current RN license in Kansas and/or Missouri (depending on work location)
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS OR an American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer certification
Complete and maintain training in Human Subjects Protection, GCP, HIPAA, and the informed consent process
Chemo Certification - Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) ONS Chemotherapy/Biotherapy within 1 Year
Ability to engage in self-directed education and development
IV therapy skills required
Basic typing and word processing ability
Excellent analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

Hematology/oncology nursing experience
2 or more years of clinical RN experience
Knowledge of clinical trial development and regulatory processes preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with investigators, practitioners, coordinators, sponsors, and nursing leaders to review and prepare for upcoming clinical trials. Assist in providing education and training to staff regarding new and existing clinical trials.
Coordinates and performs study tasks in accordance with clinical trial protocols, balancing trial requirements with patient needs. May administer investigational drugs/devices and provide patient education regarding administration.
Ensuring that the welfare and safety of all patients participating in clinical trials are protected, and that all legal, privacy and confidentiality protection measures are implemented.
Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
May oversee the preparation of orders by practitioners to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Communicates with practitioners and research coordinators regarding study requirements, need for modifications, and adverse event reporting.
Provides nursing support to clinical trial activities taking place in assigned units and care areas. Performs procedures and activities as authorized by hospital policy and called for by study protocols.
Responsible for accurate and timely data collection, documentation, and reporting of all procedures to research coordinator for data entry, data entry as needed.
Coordinate continuity of patient care with patients and families following hospital admission, discharge, and ER visits.
Educate the patient and appropriate ancillary personnel about the health care needs, safety issues and benefits which include patient education.
Administers medications safely.
Coordinate's care delivery and utilizes resources to promote the continuum of care.
Observes, records and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to physicians. Educates patient/family about diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition and maintenance of health and wellness.
Coordinate with sponsor, Research Institute, IRB, or FDA as necessary to support studies.
In providing patient care, document using EMR to maintain and/or develop patient records in compliance with practice standards.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.