Registered Nurse - Senior Clinical Research Specialist

Registered Nurse

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland. The Center for Biobehavioral Research is looking for a Registered Nurse to join their team! This full-time position is located at the Amber Valley building with opportunity to occasionally work remote once orientated. Daily tasks will include assisting research study participants, data collection, scheduling, screening and lab draws. Monday through Friday, daytime schedule.

What's In It For You:

• Collaborative team approach and supportive management team
• Opportunities for continued learning and professional development
• Emphasis on employee wellbeing through annual events and team building activities
• Day time schedule with flexibility and work/life balance

Job Summary:

An advanced research position that involves a balance of clinical patient contact, research study coordination, qualitative or quantitative data collection and management of study data. Facilitates clinical research services for patients in cooperation with the health care team. Organize complex components of various research projects and clinical trials, including coordination of study required training and procedures. Also may be responsible for applicable insurance pre-authorization for study participation. Requires close collaboration with physician investigators to ensure safe and compliant investigational treatment or intervention and follow-up per the established research protocol. Closely works with a group of employees in a work team/shift; coordinates and provides day-to-day direction to staff, may become actively involved to meet schedules and perform escalated work, up to 50% of the time. Oversee and ensure high quality clinical research conduct and study operations. Maintains compliance with organizational policies and procedures and with clinical research rules and regulations. Cross departmental collaboration is often required. Develop onboarding and orientation program in collaboration with the department leaders as well as assist in overseeing department staff development and annual education programs to meet compliance and regulatory standards. Report out and monitor enrollment goals, recommend modifications to the recruitment plans as necessary. Selects methods, techniques, and analytical approach on behalf of the team to complete work. Provides input on performance reviews, hiring, and disciplinary actions, particularly in the development of employees. Assists in overseeing the employee's workload and performance. Delegates work to the team to ensure balance and outcomes are met. Leads and motivates others in identifying improvements to work processes within guidelines and compliance parameters. Occasional local travel between sites may be required.

Qualifications:

Graduate from a nationally accredited nursing program preferred, including, but not limited to, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), and National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA). At least 1 year of clinical research experience. Currently holds an unencumbered RN license with the State Board of Nursing where the practice of nursing is occurring and/or possess multistate licensure if in a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. Obtains and subsequently maintains required department specific competencies and certifications. Society of Clinical Research Associates, Inc. (SoCRA) or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) certification required within 1 year of taking the position.