Clinical Research Nurse

Introduction

Are you looking for a work environment where diversity and inclusion thrive? Submit your application for our Clinical Research Nurse opening with HCA Florida Memorial Hospital today and find out what it truly means to be a part of the HCA Healthcare team.

Job Summary & Qualifications

The Clinical Research Nurse offers a significant contribution to the development of processes, tools, and training necessary to maintain site compliance and patient safety. The nurse in this role is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols; serving as a liaison with local investigators and local research personnel; and acting as a central resource for assigned research projects.

Job Duties:

• Complete study medication order forms accurately, when needed, and has physician or appropriate designee sign orders prior to medication administration

• Oversee and manages routine operational activities for multiple research protocols

• Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor

• Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable

• Review proposed budgets for adequate coverage and recommends changes to Supervisor

• Coordinate protocol schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout

• Coordinate submission and approval for the Site's Facility Review Committee, if applicable

• Provide instruction on research protocols to appropriate staff, including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff

• Assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol

• Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.)

• Complete the study medication order form accurately and have the physician or nurse practitioner sign orders prior to treatment

• Ensure that all medications are approved by the appropriate designee prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens

• Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine, STS calculation, or any other conversions needed, per protocol

• Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, and patient phone calls)

• Ensure that follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements

• Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP

• Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately Site Development

• Work with site personnel and local investigators to assess site feasibility and performance

• Regularly meet with physicians and administrators, when applicable, to assess study performance and investigator satisfaction

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree required, Master's Degree preferred

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of residence and/or practice required

• 3 years of nursing experience required

• Clinical research experience preferred

• Proficiency in using various Microsoft Office, EDC, and CTMS applications

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

"Across HCA Healthcare's more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.

Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN

Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

If you find this opportunity compelling, we encourage you to apply for our Research Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be directly contacted by a member of our team. We are actively interviewing! Apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.