Clinical Research Study Coordinator

Job Title: Clinical Research Study Coordinator (RN/LPN)

Position Overview:

Are you an RN or LPN looking to transition into a rewarding career in clinical research? This is a unique opportunity to apply your healthcare experience in a new and exciting field, while contributing to life-changing medical research. As a Clinical Research Study Coordinator, you will work closely with patients, assisting them through their involvement in clinical trials, and ensuring their safety and well-being while collecting valuable research data.

If you're looking for a change, eager to learn, and want to make a difference in the healthcare industry, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

Patient Recruitment: Use your communication skills to recruit and enroll patients for clinical trials through referrals, advertising, and direct outreach.

Informed Consent: Administer informed consent to patients, ensuring they fully understand the study and their role.

Study Coordination: Assist in managing study procedures, including assessing, monitoring, and following up with patients throughout their participation.

Data Collection: Collect, maintain, and analyze clinical data, ensuring accuracy and consistency in research records.

Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all patient information complies with HIPAA regulations and FDA guidelines. Keep detailed and accurate documentation of patient and study information.

Specific Duties:

Create and organize enrollment packets, including visit checklists, logs, and other necessary study documents.

Review investigational drug supplies and study materials, ensuring they are available for patient enrollment.

Track and report Serious Adverse Events (SAE) and case report form (CRF) completion.

Participate in recruitment efforts and advertising initiatives to increase patient participation.

Maintain screening logs and manage the subject contact database.

Attend and contribute to study meetings, including investigator meetings and study initiation visits.

What We're Looking For:

A Desire for Change: If you're an RN or LPN seeking a new direction in your career and passionate about clinical research, this is a great opportunity to make an impact.

Strong Communication Skills: Ability to build trust and rapport with patients quickly, ensuring they feel informed and comfortable throughout the study process.

Attention to Detail: High standards for accuracy and thoroughness in both patient care and data management.

Professionalism: Maintain a professional demeanor, even when adapting to new challenges in a research setting.

Confidentiality: Demonstrate the utmost respect for patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

Team Player: Be proactive, collaborative, and positive in working with both patients and colleagues to achieve study goals.

Clinical Duties:

Implement a recruitment strategy and screen potential patients for clinical trial eligibility.

Obtain informed consent and conduct enrollment procedures in accordance with study protocols.

Perform clinical procedures such as blood draws and EKGs, as required by the study.

Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens following established protocols.

Administrative Duties:

Review clinical study protocols and understand possible study drug side effects.

Complete case report forms and resolve any data discrepancies or queries.

Prepare and deliver in-service presentations to staff or patients.

Manage patient communications, including making and returning phone calls.

Why You Should Join:

Career Growth: Transition into clinical research, expanding your skills and knowledge in a new, growing field.

Make an Impact: Contribute to important research that could change the future of healthcare.

Collaborative Environment: Work with a supportive team that values innovation and quality care.

Rewarding Work: Apply your nursing experience in a new way and make a tangible difference in patients' lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

Columbus, OH 43206 (Required)