Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Health Care Provider

Posted on April 22, 2024

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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Department:
SOM KC Internal Medicine - Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
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Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Position Title:
Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator provides professional nursing care and patient monitoring for clinical trial participants. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of less complex clinical research. Conduct a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical research data. Monitors participant's progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participates in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.

*** This role is required to be on campus due to the nature of the work***

Job Description:

Conditions of Employment:

Must maintain at a minimum a LPN state license while in this position

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Associate's degree or an equivalent combination of relevant post-secondary education and work experience that equals at least two years.

Work Experience:

Two years related work experience
Basic understanding of regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA) as evidenced by application materials
Experience with statutes and guidelines relevant to regulatory affairs in clinical research.
Excellent communication, writing, organizational and presentation experience as evidenced by application materials

Preferred Qualifications:

Education/Certifications:

RN license
At least one of the following:
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or certification-eligible
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) or certification-eligible
- Healthcare certifications preferred such as Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 3 months of employment.

Skills:

Ability to Interact with multidisciplinary teams including physicians, and administrative staff to assist in the meeting of the goals and objectives of the program or project are met.
Ability to recognize competing priorities and deadlines and seek guidance in management of these where needed.
Willingness to seek research certifications to further skills in the position.
Provide clinical nursing skills with appropriate supervision based on license and experience.
Interest in developing skills necessary to develop study budgets, contracts and grant applications

Job Duties

Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders, institutional SOPs and state licensure scope of practice. Use professional nursing judgment when conducting nursing research activities to participants.
Assure that all professional nursing care provided is conducted in accordance with all KUMC and other regulatory requirements and is in accordance with the scope of practice for the nursing license held.
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, recruit, educate potential patients for and evaluate potential patient eligibility for clinical trials seeking guidance from Clinical Research Nurse Sr.
Assist clinical staff with maintaining source documents and submit case report forms (CRFs) as required for clinical trials.
Recognize and report adverse events/serious adverse events to the Principal Investigator, FDA, and sponsors.
Perform study procedures, as outlined in the protocol and within state and institutional scope of practice.
Perform phlebotomy and sample collection, processing, handling, and shipping as outlined in the protocol and within KUMC policy.
Ensure adequate study supplies are being maintained. Track study expenditures and submit reimbursement requests for study equipment, supplies and study participants.
Prepare documentation and participate in study monitoring visits, reviews and audits. Provide written and verbal reports to Principal Investigator and Project Manager, as required.
Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager.
Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing clinical data in medical record charts, assessing pharmacy compliance with protocol criteria and reviewing study documentation to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR.
Other relevant duties as requested by the supervisor.

Required Documents:

Resume/CV
Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus nine paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Employee Type:
Regular

Time Type:
Full time

Rate Type:
Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:
$65,000.00 - $99,000.00
Minimum
$65,000.00
Midpoint
$82,000.00
Maximum
$99,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Nurse-Coordinator---Internal-Medicine--Pulmonary-_JR006001 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006001.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Internal Medicine (Pulmonary)

University of Kansas Medical Center

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