Clinical Research Coordinator Rn-Gene Therapy

Overview

This is a full-time, working 40 hours per week, non-exempt role.

Minimium payrate: $34/hr

This position works with adults and children that have neuromuscular diseases. The research studies are for significant experimental treatments such as potentially life-prolonging medications and gene therapies.

Studies are generally multi-year studies which allows for building relationships with families that are participating in the trials. This work is very meaningful and really makes you feel you are making a difference for many.

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) Works with the study physician to ensure all patients involved in a clinical research trial are managed uneventfully, safely, and as effectively as possible through their episode of care and participation in the clinical research trial, ensuring patient care is not compromised while participating in the trial. Manages all elements of a clinical research trial in order to meet all protocol obligations while following applicable regulations; Code of Federal Regulations Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization GCP guidelines; state regulations and departmental/institutional standard operating procedures.

Why Nationwide Children's Hospital?

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Responsibilities

Plans, implements, educates and evaluates care plan using Evidence-Based Practices in accordance with the requirements of the study protocol.

Provides nursing care using a Family Centered approach throughout their clinical study participation while maintaining quality and safety as a priority.

Delegates, directs, oversees and provides developmentally appropriate patient care.

Practices professional nursing and promotes patient advocacy in accordance with the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses and maintains a current Ohio Nursing License.

Collaborates effectively and communicates patient care needs/expectations/priorities related to clinical trial participation to all involved care providers including unit nursing staff, attending physician, ancillary service providers (radiology, cardiology, physical therapy, pharmacy, etc.) to facilitate positive patient outcomes both in clinical care and in clinical trial participation.

Completes and manages all procedural, data, regulatory and training elements associated with clinical research project implementation, execution and close out to ensure participant safety, data integrity and compliance with all applicable regulations.

Note: Regular, reliable and consistent attendance is an essential job function.

Employees are expected to perform work as scheduled. Please see the physical requirements for this position listed below.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: BSN, Associates degree with commitment to obtain BSN within 5 years of hire.

LICENSURE: Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio

CERTIFICATIONS:

1.CPR; willing to obtain and maintain NRP and PALS certification as determined by management.

2.Certification by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Administrators, preferred.

SKILLS:

1.Demonstrated proficiency in clinical nursing skills, (i.e.: venipuncture, IV starts and injections);

2.Understanding of medical terminology, clinical trials preferred

3.Working knowledge of PCs, word processing, and data management software

4.Strong verbal, written, interpersonal communication

5.Goal-oriented; self-directive, initiation, self-motivation, creativity, flexibility

6.Excellent organizational, attention to detail and prioritization skills

7.Ability to actively participate as a team player

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Note frequency as Constantly (67-100%), Frequently (34-66%) and Occasionally (0-33%) for each requirement. Also note any lifting requirements with pound limit.Bending/twisting; squat/kneel; climb stairs or ladder; flexing/extending/reaching above shoulder; hand use; work-required driving, (additional testing may be required); lifting/carrying up to 61-100 lbs. or greater(with assistance); vision: depth perception/color vision/seeing near/far/interpreting data; Occasionally

• 1-33% of the time

Work Enviornment: My be exposed to the following occasionally, (1-33% of the time): Blood and/or Bodily Fluids; Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens; Chemicals / Medications; Patient Equipment; Fumes / Gases / Vapors; Biohazard waste; Electricity; Loud Noises; Hot Temperatures; Cold TemperaturesWalking/Standing; Problem Solving/Inerpreting Data/Decision Making: Frequently

• 34-66% of the time. Sitting/Repetitive hand/arm use/Computer skills; Audible speech & hearing acuity

• Continusouly

• 67-100% of the time.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individual so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision.

EOE M/F/Disability/Vet