Clinical Nursing Coordinator

The Clinical Nursing Coordinator carries out various administrative and clinical operation functions including effectively hiring, training and coordinating part-time clinical staff. They will demonstrate excellent communication skills and have the ability to multi-task during study conduct.

Essential Functions:

• Protocol and ICF review and preparation.
• Provide communication with Study Sponsors and Auditors when asked.
• Supervise part-time clinical staff including hiring, training, and discipline.
• Work with Medical Investigator and other part-time medical staff with the scheduling to ensure timelines and study needs are met.
• Write and revise standard operating procedures, trainings, and forms as needed.
• Communicate clearly with staff and subjects regarding study conduct and expectations throughout clinical trial.
• Ensure staff reporting to position follow company policies, SOPs, training and each protocol.
• Duties as a Nursing Coordinator include, but are not limited to:
  • Perform all activities at screening as required by study protocol.  Activities may include, but not limited to: obtaining height and weight measurements and calculating BMI, collecting vital signs, performing an electrocardiogram (ECG), collecting medical history information, collecting blood and urine samples for clinical laboratory testing and performing tasks as they relate to vasoconstriction studies.
  • Review the consent forms thoroughly and clearly with subjects and answer all questions to help ensure understanding.
  • Ensure all data collection is attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original and accurate.
  • Complete all activities as listed in study protocols and record any instance of deviation from protocol.
  • Complete a comprehensive review of study documents.
  • Accurately transcribe study data from paper to electronic forms.
  • Work with Quality Control and Quality Assurance to ensure all clarifications are complete.
  • Follow up with participants as needed for ongoing adverse events, repeat labs, clarifications, etc.
  • Dosing study volunteers per Protocol, SOP, and training
  • Interview, select, and hire staff for each part time position. 
  • Directly supervise part-time clinical support staff including training, scheduling and discipline. 
  • Coordinate schedules for part-time clinical support staff assuring adequate staff for study conduct. 
  • Communicate clearly with part-time staff regarding study conduct. 
  • Perform work of a Phlebotomist as required. Duties to include collecting blood samples per protocol specifications, entering data in electronic capture system and assist in other tasks as needed to fulfill the protocol requirements of the study.  
  • Execute other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education Requirements: Required Bachelor's, Preferred Graduate level

Certification Requirements: Licensed Nurse in MN, Certified Clinical Research Coordinator preferred

Experience: Minimum 5 years of working with a CRO

Salary : $38 - $40