Clinical Research Coordinator

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: United Digestives (UD) Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Primary Investigator with all clinical and organizational tasks for clinical research projects and protocols. The Clinical Research Nurse is expected to provide clinical and administrative nursing support for research trials, studies, and projects. The Clinical Research Nurse is expected to exhibit basic knowledge of clinical research activities and adhere to federal and other applicable regulations.

REPORTS TO: Clinical Research Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

Recruits and screens potential patients and obtain informed consent

Assists in providing patient education including benefits and risks of participating in a clinical drug trial

Coordinates study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment

Completes nursing physical assessment, vital signs, and venous access

Provides direct nursing care according to UDs standards of practice

Administers research medications under a study-specific protocol

Completes clinical assessment and safety evaluation of study subjects and notifies Principal Investigator when appropriate

Performs patient/research subject evaluations, administers research instruments and collects data

Completes nursing documentation and order entry within the medical record

Completes data management activities in conjunction with study specific protocol

Has strong knowledge of clinical and research protocols

Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies

Performs upkeep of exam and work rooms with regard to sterilization, infection control, supplies, and equipment

Follows all CLIA Patient Safety Goals, including observing strict infectious disease precautions when handling blood specimens

Answers emails, voicemails, and returns patient calls in a timely and efficient manner

Completes requests for information from other UD staff, ensures that they are handled promptly and accurately to guarantee payment on patient accounts

Abides by and promotes HIPAA compliance; maintains strictest confidentiality

Participates in staff meetings as directed by the Primary Investigator and Clinical Research Manager

Cross trains and performs other functions as directed by the Primary Investigator and Clinical Research Manager

Any other duties and/or special projects as assigned within the research department REQUIRED EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Georgia; graduate form an accredited nursing program or Bachelors degree required. Minimum of one year of clinical research experience required; must be computer literate, able to operate a healthcare system, and multiple Microsoft Office applications. Must be experienced in phlebotomy, specimen collection and processing; ARUP handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Material or similar certification within 30 days of employment; Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment; Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 year of employment

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Research Nurse Coordinator must have or be able to:

Provide a high level of customer service at all times

Possesses the ability to deal with patients, visitors, co-workers, and physicians with courtesy and respect

Displays a professional outgoing warm and helpful attitude

Possesses compassion for dealing with people who are ill and need help

Plan, prioritize, and complete multiple tasks as delegated

Work under pressure; assess, respond to, and communicate issues in a timely manner

Communicate clearly with patients and coworkers through the telephone, email, and in-person

Interpret and apply clinical and non-clinical policies and procedures

Be reliable, punctual, and able to work independently and with flexibility to accommodate protocol requirements

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Travel required as business needs dictate.