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Tucson Medical Center · 1 month ago

RN Research Coordinator - TMCH Cancer Center

Tucson, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Tucson Medical Center is a healthcare provider seeking an RN Research Coordinator for their TMCH Cancer Center. The role involves overseeing and managing clinical activities for research trials, ensuring compliance with regulations, and acting as a liaison among various stakeholders in the research process.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Oversees, coordinates, develops, and manages the day-to-day clinical activities for specified research trials in accordance with the research parameters established by the Principle Investigator (PI)

Promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical trials and human subject protection

Assures compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, by collecting, recording, and maintaining data and source documentation

Works closely with the PI’s, department members, study sponsors, and the institution, to support administration of the compliance, financial, personnel and other related aspects of all ongoing clinical studies

Provides leadership, direction, and oversight in developing policies and procedures, which support organizational goals and objectives related to the research program

Facilitates and coordinates daily clinical activities; the position plays a critical role in the conduct of all studies

Acts as liaison between PI’s, ancillary departments, research subjects, sponsoring organizations and regulating bodies, vendors, brokers, and suppliers of products and services

Provides technical guidance regarding interpretation of state, federal benefits legislation, ensures organizational compliance, and submits regulatory reports as required

Conducts interviews, schedules participant appointments, administers surveys for research purposes, collects and aggregates data, and acts as patient liaison for the PI

Monitors and analyzes current industry trends and issues for potential organizational impact

Serves as a member of the research team

Performs electronic literature searches

Assists in the development of the research program and future research studies

Assists in the submission of various grants

Aids in the development of Standards of Practice Manual (including flow charts)

Maintains required documentation including subject logs, various records, reports, study agreements, research protocols, and contracts

Develops contingency plans and responds to unforeseen circumstances utilizing planned resources

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards

Performs related duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical research experienceCurrent RN licensureBasic Life Support (BLS)Microsoft Office proficiencyRegulationsPatient advocacyCompassionProblem solving skillsPresentation skillsOrganizational skillsIntegrity

Required

Graduation from a qualified, nationally-accredited nursing program

A minimum of three (3) years of related experience in clinical research, preferably in an acute care setting with experience as a health/patient educator or patient advocate

Current RN licensure permitting work in the State of Arizona

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Thorough knowledge of benefits theory, practices, and tools utilized (preferably within the hospital or healthcare industry) is required

Knowledge of nursing care and assessment best practices as well as related clinical components

Knowledge of regulations and policies as it relates to patient research, evaluation, care and information

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Highly organized and able to multi-task

Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedure protocols

Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries or complaints from patients and/or their representatives, and the general public

Ability to work with concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, and to apply mathematical operations to solve or analyze job-related situations

Ability to identify positive or negative variances from expected outcomes

Requires problem solving, decision-making, critical thinking, analytical, and deduction skills

Ability to work with diverse populations and adjust approaches as needed

Demonstrated compassion, integrity and ability to work with a wide range of disciplines

Ability to be sympathetic, culturally sensitive and emotionally supportive to the patient/family throughout the care continuum

Must maintain a positive and professional attitude through stressful situations

Must be able to work in a self-directed environment, with an ability to work with teams

Excellent presentation skills; ability to implement professional and community based education programs

Skill in analyzing financial data

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Master's degree preferred

Preferred Knowledge Of Integrated Medicine Modalities

Above-average skill in the use of all Microsoft Office applications (ex: Excel, PowerPoint, etc required; familiarity with spreadsheets and statistical data is necessary (as will be related to quality improvement and tracking projects)