Senior Research Nurse

HCA Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Senior Research Nurse offers a significant contribution to the development of processes, tools, and training necessary to maintain site compliance and patient safety. The nurse in this role is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols; serving as a liaison with local investigators and local research personnel; and acting as a central resource for assigned research projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Registered Nurse required
• 3+ years of Clinical Research experience required
• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office, EDC, and CTMS applications required
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology required

Responsibilities

• Complete study medication order forms accurately, when needed, and has physician or appropriate designee sign orders prior to medication administration
• Oversee and manage routine operational activities for multiple research protocols
• Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor
• Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable
• Review proposed budgets for adequate coverage and recommend changes to Supervisor
• Coordinate protocol schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout
• Coordinate submission and approval for the Site's Facility Review Committee, if applicable
• Provide instruction on research protocols to appropriate staff, including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
• Assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol
• Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.)
• Complete the study medication order form accurately and have the physician or nurse practitioner sign orders prior to treatment
• Ensure that all medications are approved by the appropriate designee prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens
• Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine, STS calculation, or any other conversions needed, per protocol
• Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, and patient phone calls)
• Ensure that follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements
• Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP
• Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately
• Work with site personnel and local investigators to assess site feasibility and performance
• Regularly meet with physicians and administrators, when applicable, to assess study performance and investigator satisfaction

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree