RN Project Manager, Research
About The Position
We are recruiting for a motivated RN Project Manager, Research to join our team! We are here for life’s journey. Where is your life journey taking you? Being the heartbeat of Denver means our heart reflects something bigger than ourselves, something that connects us all: Humanity in action, Triumph in hardship, Transformation in health. Department Medicine Administration Job Summary This position is responsible for the day-to-day operations, personnel, and financial management of clinical research and other sponsored projects while performing clinical nursing responsibilities related to specific protocols. Daily operational oversight will involve regular monitoring of progress in relation to scope of work, negotiated budgets, delegation of responsibilities, and projects' progress from startup to completion. The role will involve clinical research responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: study start-up, regulatory monitoring, protocol adherence, staff supervision, patient/participant communication, client relations, resource allocation and prioritization, financial management, delegation of research activities, and patient safety reporting. The role will involve nursing responsibilities that include, but are not limited to: administration of study drugs, EKGs, and other procedures determined by protocols, biospecimen collection, and design of training materials and logistics for clinical staff associated with projects. This position is at-will and primarily grant funded, serving within the divisions of Cardiology and Pulmonology, and possibly others as needed/funded.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing required.
- Two (2) years of nursing experience, including quality management experience or equivalent required.
- Two (2) years of clinical research experience required.
- RN-Registered Nurse - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies required.
- BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
- Knowledge of clinical research processes and regulations, personnel and budget management, and patient safety principles in a patient care environment.
- Knowledge of techniques, methods and competencies of clinical nursing practices.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of State and Federal Regulation as well as The Joint Commission Standards.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and direct/delegate activities as needed.
- Ability to communicate and maintain effective working relationships with medical staff, research staff, collaborators, and other departments.
- Ability to apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational skills to set priorities and ability to work with high degree of accuracy and attention to details while responding to tight deadlines and multiple priorities and demands.
- Must be comfortable working with diverse populations.
- Experience with electronic medical records systems, preferably Epic
Responsibilities
- Manages and provides oversight for clinical trial and sponsored project activities and supervises team performance while monitoring for compliance with protocol and all applicable regulations (20%)
- Financial management duties may include budget preparation, contract negotiation, purchasing/invoicing, monitoring expenditures against budget, reporting to funders and key stakeholders, and budget revisions or grant extensions. (20%)
- Collaborates with study sponsors and funding agencies with regard to study design, conduct, and reporting. (20%)
- Collaborates with offices of SPARO, Compliance, multiple IRBs and other internal stakeholders with regard to research administration and patient safety. (20%)
- Oversees team of research personnel delegated to study portfolio. (10%)
- Nursing duties as required by specific protocols (e.g., collection of blood and other biospecimens, administration of study drugs, EKGs or other procedures within scope of work). (5%)
- Perform other duties as assigned. (5%)
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
- Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
- On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
- Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
- Tuition reimbursement & assistance
- Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
- Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
- National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
