The Christ Hospital Health Network · 5 hours ago
Clinical Research - RN - MOB Lindner Research HV - Full Time - Days
2123 AUBURN AVE, Cincinnati, OH, 45219, US
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expThe Christ Hospital Health Network is seeking a Clinical Research RN to facilitate the start-up of clinical projects in various healthcare settings. The role involves project management, patient enrollment, and ensuring compliance with study protocols while working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and patients.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for project management and implementation of study protocols
Assists in the initiation and maintenance of protocols. Strategically plans the study flow and creates outlines and source documents
Responsible for the training of research staff members, physicians and ancillary hospital healthcare professionals on study related procedures
Adjusts information aids, standing orders, study outlines when amendments to the protocols occur
Consents patients, verifies inclusion/exclusion criteria, facilitates testing and procedures, and coordinates patient visits to meet protocol requirements
Must be familiar with the policies and procedures of other hospital departments, i.e., OR, Cath Lab, EP Lab, ICU, ED, Cancer Center and telemetry units
Performs procedures and collects data in the ED, Cath Lab, EP Lab, ICU/step down area, physician office, O.R., Cancer Center and other required areas
Assists physicians and ancillary hospital staff with procedures and data collection on sub-studies associated with project
Professionally represents the principal investigator and research center at Investigator Meetings and training sessions
Accurately maintains Case Report Forms (CRFs) and source documentation
Submits serious adverse events (SAEs) to the IRB and sponsor per established guidelines
Responsible for accountability during monitoring visits, sponsor audits, and FDA audits
Fulfills on call duties related to study procedures
Coordinates project management and patient activities to provide compliance
Serves as the contact for physicians, nurses and other ancillary hospital staff to assure that all research and related clinical needs are achieved
Verifies that patients are scheduled appropriately for follow up evaluations per protocol guidelines
Responsible for educating patients on the scientific objectives of the study as well as to the importance of compliance with follow-up
Maintain control of drug/device inventory and validate storage at the appropriate temperature
Guides the primary care physician in facilitating good protocol compliance and clinical patient care through awareness of protocol objectives and design
Makes recommendations on how to facilitate special or acute needs of patients
Assists the screening team with patient consenting and performs reconsenting as necessary
Fulfills IRB/FDA and protocol expectations
Facilitates and maintains high patient enrollment and participation in research protocols
Encourages new patient enrollment by identifying potential research patients, discussing the protocols with physicians and communicating this information to the screeners to facilitate the process
Works collaboratively with the physicians, hospital staff, patients, family, and study sponsors to implement research procedures to promote optimal outcomes
Alerts operational managers and physicians of possible patient withdrawal or continuance issues immediately in order to implement a plan that will encourage compliance with follow-up
Provides ongoing education to the patient and family members on the risks/benefits of the study in an effort to develop rapport and encourage compliance
Participates directly in patient care duties associated with projects
Requires case management skills to assist the patient with financial aid in order to obtain medication, medical care or transportation
Possesses a diverse knowledge base and is proficient in critical care nursing skills and procedures
Continual assessment of patients to evaluate the outcomes of the use of the investigational drug/device
Maintains accurate awareness of all clinical projects within the research center
Utilizes critical thinking skills when executing protocol procedures to maintain patient safety
Guides the physician in protocol compliance while making recommendations on how to facilitate special or acute needs of the patient
Performs other related duties as required or requested
Assures that the research center’s needs are recognized and cooperatively met and action is taken as required to obtain desired outcomes
Assists non-RN staff with any clinical tasks or decision making duties
On-call responsibilities as required that includes approximately one weekend every three months
Assists in training of new staff as needed
Demonstrates enthusiasm in the job
Qualification
Required
RN Diploma degree or Associates in Nursing required
Licensed and Registered by the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse
Basic Life Support (BLS)
3-5 years direct patient care experience required
3 years clinical research and FDA/IRB regulations operations preferred
Photocopier, fax equipment, computer, all medical equipment appropriate to research, and strong organizational skills
Excellent communication skills
All essential patient care equipment and duty knowledge
Preferred
BSN preferred
BSN must be obtained within 5 years of date of hire
Company
The Christ Hospital Health Network
The Christ Hospital Health Network is a healthcare system that provides intensive care, wellness and speciality services.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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Jenny Collopy
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