Registered Nurse Clinical Research

Registered Nurse Clinical Research

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Registered Nurse Clinical Research? At Kansas City Card Arrhythmia Research, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Responsible for assessing proposed study protocols and for the coordination and implementation of all nursing and administrative activities related to clinical trials. Performs within the parameters for which he or she is qualified by education, training, experience and licensure.

· Coordinates all research study activities with the Principal Investigator and has direct nursing care responsibilities.

· Coordinates and manages clinical studies according to OHRP and FDA regulations, as well as, ICH Good Clinical Practices and IRB requirements.

· Develops tactical study procedures. Develops any necessary study documents not provided by sponsor or IRB

· Educates HCA staff regarding research and study protocols

· Screens and recruits patients based on protocol criteria

· Explains study protocols, procedures and treatments to patients and families. Conducts the Informed Consent process in conjunction with study investigators

· Ensure that an original copy of any subjects Informed Consent Document is the in the research binders, as well as, a copy on the subject's medical record.

· May function as Primary Coordinator for research studies

· Responsible for all investigational drug accountability and dispensing

· Coordinates with Pharmacist if on Delegation Log. Administers Investigational Drug as per protocol

· Serve as a resource for department members for medical interpretations of research process and protocol specifics

· Assess each proposed study protocol with critical analysis of potential implementation and patient care

· Dedicate to creative/innovative growth of research in the division

· Acquire continuing education pertinent to research and applicable licensed profession

· Responsible for maintaining good clinical practice standards, addressing non-compliance issues, developing corrective action plans

· Execute medical orders within parameters of education, training and licensure

· Conduct study activities helping to ensure all safety parameters

· Investigational device accounting and dispensing

· Facilitate administrative review and approval of proposed studies

· Provide/coordinate the highest level of contact, counseling and support services

· Coordinate study activities and patient care with medical staff (cardiologist and PCP, etc.)

· Implement and adhere to study protocol Perform Phlebotomy and IV procedures

· Prepare laboratory specimens for analysis, monitoring tests and procedures, shipping frozen specimens

· Maintain patient records in EMR and appropriate hospital records

· Assess and report adverse study events, included to the IRB and any research sponsors

· Complete all paperwork affiliated with the study, including but not limited to the requirements of the facility, the IRB and the study Sponsor

· Maintain copies of all research related correspondence

· Conduct study activities helping to ensure all safety parameters

· Maintain professional relationships with sponsors, Clinical Research Organizations, research teams, pharmacies, laboratories, IRB's, and hospitals for the coordination of research activities

· Review research and pertinent journals, abstracts and scientific literature

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· Graduate of an accredited school of nursing or other health related field – required with a minimum of two years' experience in area of research specialty required.

· Minimum of two years clinical research experience.

· Licensed RN/CCRC is preferred/BLS Certification/ACLS preferred

· Actively maintained CCRC (Certified Clinical Research Coordinator) preferred