RN Grandview Medical Center Research - Full Time Days

The primary function of the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is to coordinate the conduct of clinical research protocols in the in-hospital and clinic settings with an emphasis on the screening, enrollment, and monitoring of patient candidates/participants. Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licensed as an RN in the State of Alabama through the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN). Minimum of two years of nursing experience required. Research Experience preferred. Proficient in word processing, computer spreadsheets, and database management. Must have the ability to prioritize and organize a high volume workload and changing priorities.

The primary function of the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is to coordinate the conduct of clinical research protocols in the in-hospital and clinic settings with an emphasis on the screening, enrollment, and monitoring of patient candidates/participants. Associate's Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree preferred. Licensed as an RN in the State of Alabama through the Alabama Board of Nursing (ABN). Minimum of two years of nursing experience required. Research Experience preferred. Proficient in word processing, computer spreadsheets, and database management. Must have the ability to prioritize and organize a high volume workload and changing priorities.

Serves as primary study coordinator for research protocols as assigned by research clinical manager. Directs the conduct of clinical studies to ensure adherence to the research protocol. Screens patient records, databases, and physician referral summaries for identification of prospective candidates for research protocols. Interviews prospective subjects for participation in investigations and obtains informed consent. Participates in initiation visits/investigator’s meetings for assigned clinical trials (may involve travel) and implements these trials according to a deadline schedule mutually agreed upon by PI and sponsor. Develops study working folders for assigned protocols to outline guidelines for protocol compliance and to assure complete source documentation. Educates human subjects for participation in investigations. Educates clinic/hospital personnel for participation in protocol conduct, data collection process, and related conceptual issues as applicable. Maintains consistent enrollment in protocols and provides monthly written documentation of screening/enrollment/follow-up activities. Coordinates the collection of data according to the research protocol, operations manual, and case report form guidelines. Draws, prepares, and ships laboratory samples for clinical trials. Maintains investigational drug/device dispensing accountability and shipping logs according to protocol guidelines. Performs EKGs, Holter monitoring, physical exams, and other procedures as directed by study protocol. Instructs Principal Investigator on procedures and tests that need to be performed in compliance with the study protocol and advises Principal Investigator on the results of procedures and tests; calling to attention findings of clinical importance. Documents research related examinations, procedures, tests, and other activities in appropriate clinic or hospital charts. Documents research related conversations with sponsors, patients, physicians, and coordinating organizations. Schedules follow-up visits for study patients in collaboration with Principal Investigator and provides source documentation for the activities conducted during these visits. Completes accurate and complete data entry into case report forms or pre-established computer programmed formats ensuring appropriate source documentation. Schedules and undergoes sponsor initiated monitor visits and quality assurance audits for periodic reviewing and querying of collected data in a timely fashion. Identifies strategies to improve patient enrollment in research protocols in collaboration with Principal Investigator.

Sedentary work with little to no exposure to blood and/or body fluids or potentially infective materials. Requires constant hearing, speaking, vision and repetitive hand movement. Requires attention to details despite frequent interruptions.

Grandview Medical Center, a 422-bed regional referral center and tertiary-care facility, is located in Birmingham, AL., and is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO). Grandview Medical Center offers programs and services in all medical and surgical areas, including Cardiology, Oncology, Neurology, Women's Health, Mental Health, Digestive Diseases, Orthopedics, Physical Medicine and Rehab, Sports Medicine and Emergency Care. There are more than 600 physicians on the Grandview medical staff representing 30 specialties and subspecialties. The hospital has been named an accredited program for Metabolic and Bariatric surgery by ASMBS & ACS as well as an accredited chest pain center.  Grandview Medical Center provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of any individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, citizenship, military status, disability, genetic information or any other protected class status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.