Research Nurse Coordinator, RN (70733)

United Digestive • Atlanta, GA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Research Nurse Coordinator supports United Digestive’s Clinical Research Department and principal investigators with clinical and organizational tasks for trials, studies, and projects. The role provides clinical and administrative nursing support in accordance with trial procedures and protocol requirements. The coordinator is expected to have a basic knowledge of clinical research activities and a strong understanding of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and regulatory requirements.

This is an in-office role in the Ancillary Services department. It requires sitting and standing in a normal office environment, and travel as business needs dictate. The position is non-exempt and paid hourly. Employment offers are contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in the State of Georgia.
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program or a bachelor’s degree.
• At least one year of clinical research experience.
• Proficiency with healthcare system software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with phlebotomy, specimen collection, and specimen processing.
• ARUP preparation and handling experience.
• IATA Packaging and Shipping Infectious Materials certification, or obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• Collaborative Institutional Training within 30 days of employment.
• Basic Life Support certification, or obtain it within 30 days of employment.
• Computer literacy and ability to operate healthcare systems and multiple Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to communicate courteously and respectfully with patients, visitors, coworkers, and physicians, including by telephone, email, and in person.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete multiple delegated tasks.
• Professional, outgoing, warm, and helpful attitude.
• Ability to sit and stand in a normal office environment.
• Ability to travel as business needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and screen potential patients and obtain informed consent.
• Assist with patient education about the benefits and risks of clinical-trial participation.
• Follow trial protocols to collect and document participant data, including laboratory collection and processing, vital assessments, and study-specific procedures.
• Provide direct nursing care according to United Digestive standards of practice.
• Administer investigational products according to clinical-trial protocol requirements.
• Complete clinical assessments and safety evaluations, and notify the principal investigator, sponsor, and study team in accordance with reporting guidelines.
• Maintain study data management in accordance with study requirements and contractual obligations.
• Complete required study training and maintain knowledge of clinical and research protocols.
• Maintain equipment and supplies for research studies.
• Maintain exam and work rooms, including sterilization, infection control, supplies, and equipment.
• Follow CLIA Patient Safety Goals, infectious disease precautions for handling blood specimens, and IATA requirements for specimen shipment.
• Respond to emails and voicemails and return patient calls in a timely, efficient, and professional manner.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure patients are properly compensated for completed visits by documenting procedures completed according to the study schedule.
• Comply with and promote HIPAA requirements and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Participate in staff meetings as directed by principal investigators and the Clinical Research Manager.
• Cross-train and perform other functions as directed by principal investigators and the Clinical Research Manager.
• Maintain strong relationships with principal investigators and sub-investigators on assigned studies.
• Assist other Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Research Nurses with study visits as a backup coordinator when required and permitted by delegation-of-authority logs.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned within the research department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time