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About The Position

Requirements

• Current licensure as an R.N. in the state of Iowa or a compact state.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s/Chauffeur’s License.
• Must meet Mercy’s Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and eligible to drive per Iowa state law.
• Three years of RN nursing experience required.
• Two years of critical care experience preferred or clinical cardiac equivalent experience required.
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter abuse training specific to the population served within three (3) months of hire.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for the Healthcare Provider certification or obtained by the end of the orientation period (approximately six (6) weeks).
• Acceptable credentialing bodies and certifications include American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.
• Level I Cardiac Arrhythmia class completion within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of critical care experience or clinical cardiac equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Organizes research protocol, including obtaining consents.
• Assists in preparing information for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and manages correspondence between the IRB and drug companies.
• Serves as the Iowa Heart Center's resource and liaison for all aspects of each protocol with patients, families, hospitals, office staff, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and coworkers.
• Completes all necessary paperwork related to research studies.
• Coordinates all activities related to patients’ diagnostic testing, visits, and evaluations.
• Organizes and assists with site visits from drug companies and monitors (CRA).
• Organizes and participates in meetings for study orientation, updates, or reviews.
• Provides backup and maintains an understanding of all other protocols for support and relief of primary nurses.
• Conducts in-service education as needed.
• Conducts patient phone calls or follow-up assessments as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliation and certification.
• Maintains statistical collection of all protocols.
• Administers research protocols by identifying patients who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria and scheduling physician and lab visits.
• Coordinates and/or performs other tests within and outside the clinic.
• Maintains accurate documents, FDA records, and case form records.
• Completes health and drug histories and disease assessments.
• Reviews patient data for safety and administration purposes.
• Makes corrections and clarifications of data for sponsor monitors.
• Assesses learning needs of patients and significant others.
• Teaches patients about medications and procedures of the protocol, providing accurate and complete information.
• Obtains patient consent signatures after instruction is completed.
• Writes patient consent forms to meet HIPAA, FDA, INH, and IRB requirements.
• Follows guidelines for human subjects.
• Travels to Iowa Heart offices as needed.
• Is certified in handling, packing, and transportation of hazardous materials (e.g., blood).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Opportunity for growth throughout the system