RN, Clinical Research Coordinator - Erlanger Institute for Clinical Research

Job Summary:
The RN, Clinical Research Coordinator in the Erlanger Institute for Clinical Research is responsible for providing overall coordination and patient care of research project(s) while under the direction of the Principal Investigator(s) and Erlanger Institute for Clinical Research.

Education:
Required:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
De-escalation training if applicable.

Preferred:
BSN

Experience:
Required:
Knowledge of general nursing principles and practice skills; knowledge of organizational functions, policies and regulations; knowledge of current trends and new developments; knowledge of principles and practices of nursing applicable to those areas requiring special education. Must be credentialed through Erlanger.

Preferred:
Clinical Research and minimum of three years experience as an RN, may be substituted for other clinical or research experience.

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration
Required: Certification in Institution Review Board required Course in The Protection of Human Research Subjects (CITI) course within 1 month; International Air Transportation Association (IATA) certification for shipping dangerous goods and biological substances within 6 month of hire.

BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and to be maintained going forward. Current licensure to practice nursing in the State of Tennessee

The Nurse Licensure Compact will not change how to obtain or renew a Tennessee license. However, the Tennessee nursing license will be a single state license for Tennessee Residents or non-compact state residents. Tennessee licensure or multistate licensure from a compact state must be obtained within three months of hire for non-Tennessee residents.

Preferred:
Oncology Nursing Certification

Department Position Summary:
Coordinates, implements and evaluates clinical research trials, studies and projects. Provides direction in the development of research protocols. Provides clinical and administrative nursing support to recruit and screen potential study participants, and develops and conducts patient and family education accordingly. Performs patient evaluations, administers medications and research instruments and provides nursing support to perform specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures. Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as clinical resource. Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems and compiles reports. May provide infusion duties. Assists in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence. Performs related responsibilities as required. Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Work schedules are determined by protocol activity and may demand flexible and/or extended work hours. Performs a wide range of office functions including; computer data entry and word processing, filing and record keeping; maintains up-to-date records & documentation on research protocol patients with assistance of the Research Assistant & Coordinator. Provides patient care for research patients according to protocols and standards of care. Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to relate well to people of a broad socioeconomic mix, with sensitivity to the patients, family and friends. Ability to work in a typical office setting with some stressful situations, personal flexibility; moderate sitting, stooping, bending, and moderate work at word processing screen required. Assist in Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements. Performs duties utilizing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and FDA rules for clinical trials. Adheres to the FDA Guidelines for Investigational Drug procurement, dispensing, storage and handling of investigational study drugs.

Coordinates multiple data collection efforts for one or more research projects which may include other collaborating agencies or institutions. Consult with co-investigators on appropriate management of participant problems and concerns. Develop and manage interim reports for principal investigators, industry sponsors and institutional review board to ensure that each project is moving toward timely completion. Liaison between the project team and funding agencies or significant parties. Ensure that projects are executed successfully and completed within time frames to meet research objectives. Assist in the recruitment, training and supervision of research staff.