Pediatric Research Nurse Coordinator I

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Location Omaha, NE Requisition Number Staff_14317 Department CHRI Administration 50010500 Business Unit Child Health Research Institute Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Remote/Telecommuting Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site) Position Summary Responsible for coordination of patient care and treatment during participation in clinical research trials which includes complex aspects of healthcare as it relates to pediatrics and pediatric subspecialties. The coordinator assumes responsibility for critical coordination and management of the complex decisions and regulatory requirements of each research protocol. The coordinator is involved in all aspects of each research protocol facilitating the mission of UNMC and CHRI investigators to effectively participate in clinical research and investigational protocols for a variety of Pediatric specialties. Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered. Required and Preferred Qualifications Required Education Relevant coursework/specialized training. Nursing. Required Experience 1 year of prior nursing experience in a patient facility or clinical setting. Required License No. Current Nebraska RN license or license eligible. Required Computer Applications Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word. Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of current nursing procedures, techniques and practices. Ability to perform physical assessments and patient teaching as appropriate to research protocol. Advanced knowledge of clinical trials and chart review. Flexibility in work hours to manage the patient and study protocol workload. Reliable and effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to train, evaluate, and monitor other clinical research staff within the Pediatric Research Office. Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments. Possess skills of good organization, flexibility, accountability, being a team player, and self-initiative. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age specific needs of patients served (all age groups-birth and above). Assure performance of behaviors that meet the requirements of the UNMC culture including: demonstrates behavior that fosters a positive team environment, demonstrates behaviors that promote diversity, applies continuous quality improvement principles, seeks the customer's requirements and strives to meet them, and designs personal action plan for personal and professional development. Maintains accountability for own actions in completing assigned tasks. Preferred Education Master's degree or equivalent. Preferred Experience Pediatric background and experience related to clinical trials coordination. Preferred License No. Preferred Computer Applications Microsoft Outlook, Research EDC. Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of healthcare financial environment and reimbursement systems. The coordinator is directly responsible to the physician as a physician extender from initial patient contact through follow-up care. The coordinator assumes responsibility for complex decisions that impact the patient care, management, and implementation of specific actions related to clinical research trials. This position is key to the successful supervision of clinical research trials through monitoring patient care and treatment, protocol regulations, and providing education for patient, family and health care team. Clinical research is based on the collection of information, requiring expert interpretation. Information must be accurately interpreted and recorded to ensure that research results are free of errors. Errors in the interpretation and recording of data may significantly alter research results. Therefore, data entry must be accurate and precise to positively impact patient care and research conclusions. Accommodation Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io to request an accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr