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Research Nurse Coord I

Employer
University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location
Morningdale, MA
Closing date
Mar 12, 2022

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Sector
Nursing, General Nursing
Organization Type
Corporate
Overview:
GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Nurse Coordinator I is responsible to carry out all delegated tasks related to complex protocols testing investigational drugs, devices, or research interventions. The Research Nurse Coordinator I is a primary resource for study protocol conduct acting as a liaison between the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS), clinical partners (ex. University of Massachusetts Memorial Health Care (UMMHC)), the Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board (IRB), and sponsors to ensure good clinical practice standards (GCP) throughout the life cycle of the study.

Responsibilities:
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Review and abstract medical record information in a consistent manner, in accordance with study protocol, institutional, and HIPAA requirementsIn collaboration with the investigational pharmacy, ensure proper adherence to randomization schema, study drug dosing and administration per protocolParticipate in quality assurance internal auditsScreen patients according to study criteria, randomize, enroll, and consent in accordance with GCP standardsMaintain patient/subject confidentiality and strictly adhere to all federal, state, and institutional standards for GCPMaintain business confidentiality as it relates to sponsor, protocol and related regulatory documentsPerform nursing assessments of study participants according to protocol and consult with clinician or Principal Investigator as necessaryDocument and record, in writing or electronically, all study events and protocol related proceduresIdentify adverse events according to study standards; triage, report, and document with the Principal Investigator according to IRB and sponsor requirementsSchedule, perform, and/or coordinate all study procedures according to protocol requirements and sponsor conventionsResponsible for all regulatory paperwork in accordance with sponsor and institutional standards throughout the life of the study. Report findings to the Principal Investigator, sponsor, and IRB when necessaryReview clinical system billing charges for accuracy and appropriatenessEnsure that all required study event and protocol related data is accurately and efficiently entered into the clinical trial management systemAttend meetings, conferences, seminars, and applicable training as requiredEnsure that all staff adhere to policies and procedures of any clinical site where study is being performed and adhere to all UMMS institutional health, safety, and infections control regulations and requirementsPerform other duties as required.

Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: RN with current registration to practice nursing in Massachusetts3-5 years of relevant nursing experienceProficiency in electronic medical records and relevant computer softwareStrong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail is essentialAbility to work in a team environment to facilitate the integrity of the study and its timely completionMaintain annual clinical partner nurse compliance standards Ability to travel to off-site locations.

Additional Information:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelors degree in NursingExperience with OnCore and EpicPhlebotomy and EKG skillsBLS Certification

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