Research Nurse Coordinator II - 6 month Fixed Term / Per Diem

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

21h

About The Position

The Research Nurse Coordinator II is responsible for all activities associated with clinical study coordination, subject recruitment/enrollment, data management/integrity, regulatory compliance, project/study evaluation and interfacing with participants and family members. Coordinates the clinical logistics of the study, and works in tandem with the Research and/or Clinical Nurse who work to provide hands-on clinical care to research participants. Utilizes clinical nursing background and extensive research protocol knowledge to serve as a liaison between nursing staff, Principal Investigator, other research staff, and study participants. Assists with the education of staff, and provides general oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.

Responsibilities

Responsible for clinical study activities, coordination, adherence to protocols and serves as a liaison between study participants, Principal Investigator (PI), and other research staff.
Provides educational services to research participants and family regarding study participation, participants current clinical condition, and or disease process.
Assesses and documents adverse events as reported by research participants, works closely with PI to document according to department process (grade, attribution, treatment, etc.), and reports to regulatory and sponsor as required.
Records research data where assessed or reported by patient (i.e. symptoms of treatment).
Creates and presents education materials to the interdisciplinary team on study requirements.
Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create and communicate a plan of care that allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data.
Triages patient by phone and provides clinical information to the patient.
Completes and documents study participant enrollment, assessment/reassessment, education, and follow-up activities and ensures protocol is followed.
Coordinates study participant tests and procedures as required.
Prepares data spreadsheets for Investigator and/or department.
Performs oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.
Assists with the education of staff.
May assist with grant proposals, publication preparation, and presentations.
May process, ship, track or otherwise handle research specimens.