CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE COORDINATOR II

The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB), General Internal Med & Population Science, is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator II. This position will assist with RN/Drug administration.

General Responsibilities

• To serve as primary coordinator for clinical research studies and supporting more senior team members.
  
  
• To provide a lead role in protocol screening and participant eligibility determination working alongside other team members to ensure compliance. May provide oversight to junior clinical research coordinators (CRC) and clinical research nurse coordinators (CRNC) in review of study documents.
  
  
• To conduct all study activities in accordance with the protocol, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  
  
• To provide quality care to participants and their families within the area of clinical specialty.
  
  
• To coordinate the life cycle of the study from start-up through maintenance to closure.
  
  
• To manage participant care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires.
  
  
• To perform the informed consent process following GCP.
  
  
• To act as a liaison between the clinical and research staff, departments, ancillary services and the study sponsor to ensure protocol compliance throughout the study.
  
  

Key Duties & Responsibilities

1. Conducts all study activities in accordance with the protocol, IRB regulations, and GCP.
   
   
2. Administers the life cycle of the study from start-up through trial maintenance to closure.
   
   
3. Manages participant care including recruitment, screening, scheduling, consenting, conducting visits, and collecting various assessments such as adverse event (AE) information or questionnaires.
   
   
4. Documents and reviews medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
   
   
5. Develops/prepares study source documentation.
   
   
6. Performs the informed consent process following GCP.
   
   
7. Performs clinical procedures as required by the protocol.
   
   
8. Executes and participates in study monitoring visits and corrects and reports findings as needed. May serve as a resource person within the area of clinical expertise.
   
   
9. Administers or distributes investigational medications to study participants within the confines of the study protocol and institutional policy.
   
   
10. Uses the electronic medical record (EMR) as needed, including reporting procedure results.
    
    
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
    
    

Annual Salary Range : $60,835 - $98,855

Qualifications


Bachelor's degree in a related field and three (3) years of related experience required. Work experience may substitute for education requirement. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Alabama Board of Nursing required.

Preferences

• Minimum of 2 years as a clinical research nurse
  
  
• Comprehensive understanding of related scientific and clinical terminology.
  
  
• Organizational skills.
  
  
• Interpersonal skills.
  
  
• Ability to problem-solve.
  
  
• Written and verbal communication skills.
  
  
  
  

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