Job Description
Clinical Research
The position description is a guide to the critical duties and essential functions of the job, not an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, qualifications, physical demands and work environment conditions. Position descriptions are reviewed and revised to meet the changing needs of the organization.
TITLE: Clinical Research Nurse
JOB OVERVIEW: This position is responsible for the operations of the Research department, research staff and maintaining research protocols at Valley Medical Center. This includes day to day operations, nursing care and assessment for patients enrolled in research studies, patient care, coordination with Principle Investigators for individual studies, maintaining complete and comprehensive records for the research operation, and environmental and organizational tasks.
HOURS OF WORK: Typically, Monday - Friday; hours may vary to meet department needs.
AREA OF ASSIGNMENT: Clinical Research
RESPONSIBLE TO: Vice President Ambulatory Services
PREREQUISITES:
Current Washington State RN licensure is required.
BSN degree, preferred.
Minimum 5 years nursing experience required.
Research experience preferred.
ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
OCN certification preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to comprehend, execute and act within scope of practice.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Able to deal with a variety of personnel, financial and non-financial, management and staff.
Excellent communication skills including ability to relate well with a variety of people and to sustain an attitude of respect for all individuals.
Commitment to team problem solving approach using a research and patient-focused model.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize.
Organizational skills both to function independently and as a member of the professional team.
Judgment skills as reflected in the making of appropriate decisions with consistency.
UNIQUE PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS, ENVIRONMENT, AND WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires prolonged sitting, some bending, stooping and stretching. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate a keyboard, copier, telephone, calculator and other office equipment. Requires ability to deal with stressful situations and multiple deadlines. Requires normal range of hearing and eyesight.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Generic Job Functions: See Generic Criteria for Clinical Partner.
Essential Responsibilities and Competencies:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintaining the regulatory, clinical and administrative aspects of several clinical trials at a time.
Accesses appropriate training as needed to complete assigned studies.
Monitor, maintain, research study source documents for research study sponsors.
Monitors study subject compliance.
Monitors study coordinators for GCP compliance and adherence to protocols.
Reports study department progress and problems to VP Ambulatory Services.
REGULATORY:
Preparation of study startup materials.
Scheduling, preparing for and participating in monitoring visit from sponsor.
Addressing issues noted by monitors.
Assuring compliance with FDA/GCP guidelines.
CLINICAL DUTIES:
Conducting research visits including obtaining informed consent.
IV Skills.
Nursing Assessment when needed.
Obtaining and Monitoring Vital Signs.
Venipuncture/phlebotomy.
Electrocardiograms.
Medication dispensing and tracking.
Concomitant medications recording.
Monitoring and assessing subjects for Adverse Events.
Notification of problems to Principal Investigator.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Conducting research meetings.
Analysis of patients to identify potential subjects.
Scheduling research visit and research procedure appointments.
Maintain knowledge of protocols and subsequent amendments.
Keeping Principal Investigators and Sub investigators apprised of study requirements and subject process.
Interfacing with Sponsor/IRB/CRO.
Day to day oversight of multiple studies.
Structuring training and monitoring of staff qualifications.
Performs other related job duties as required.
Created: 6/19
Revised: 2/20
Grade: NCNM28
FLSA: E
CC: 7400
PREREQUISITES:
Current Washington State RN licensure is required.
BSN degree, preferred.
Minimum 5 years nursing experience required.
Research experience preferred.
ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
OCN certification preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ability to comprehend, execute and act within scope of practice.
Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form in the English language.
Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills in a diverse population.
Able to deal with a variety of personnel, financial and non-financial, management and staff.
Excellent communication skills including ability to relate well with a variety of people and to sustain an attitude of respect for all individuals.
Commitment to team problem solving approach using a research and patient-focused model.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize.
Organizational skills both to function independently and as a member of the professional team.
Judgment skills as reflected in the making of appropriate decisions with consistency.