RN Research Coordinator - TMC Oncology

SUMMARY:
Oversees, coordinates, develops, and manages the day-to-day clinical activities for specified research trials in accordance with the research parameters established by the Principle Investigator (PI). The Research Coordinator promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical trials and human subject protection. The Research Coordinator assures compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, by collecting, recording, and maintaining data and source documentation. The Coordinator will work closely with the PI’s, department members, study sponsors, and the institution, to support administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of all ongoing clinical studies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provides leadership, direction, and oversight in developing policies and procedures, which support organizational goals and objectives related to the research program.

Facilitate and coordinate daily clinical activities; the position plays a critical role in the conduct of all studies.

Act as liaison between PI’s, ancillary departments, research subjects, sponsoring organizations and regulating bodies, vendors, brokers, and suppliers of products and services.

Provides technical guidance regarding interpretation of state, federal benefits legislation, ensures organizational compliance, and submits regulatory reports as required.

With program participants; conduct interviews, schedule participant appointments, administer surveys for research purposes, collect and aggregate data, and act as patient liaison for the PI.

Monitors and analyzes current industry trends and issues for potential organizational impact.

Serve as a member of the research team.

Perform electronic literature searches.

Assist in the development of the research program and future research studies.

Assist in the submission of various grants.

Aid in the development of Standards of Practice Manual (including flow charts). Maintains required documentation including subject logs, various records, reports, study agreements, research protocols, and contracts.

Develops contingency plans and responds to unforeseen circumstances utilizing planned resources.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:  Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program.  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required. Master’s degree preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in clinical research, preferably in an acute care setting with experience as a health/patient educator or patient advocate.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION:  Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona, Current Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 

Thorough knowledge of benefits theory, practices, and tools utilized (preferably within the hospital or healthcare industry) is required.

Preferred knowledge of integrated medicine modalities

Above-average skill in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (ex: Excel, PowerPoint, etc required; familiarity with spreadsheets and statistical data is necessary (as will be related to quality improvement and tracking projects).

Knowledge of nursing care and assessment best practices as well as related clinical components.

Knowledge of regulations and policies as it relates to patient research, evaluation, care and information.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

Highly organized and able to multi-task.

Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure protocols.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from patients and/or their representatives, and the general public.

Ability to work with concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and to apply mathematical operations to solve or analyze job-related situations.

Ability to identify positive or negative variances from expected outcomes.