Research RN

This position supports the Cardiology Division as a research nurse coordinator for the clinical operations of the unit. This position requires a nursing degree with strong clinical skills, with a preferred background in cardiology nursing. Typical duties will include but are not limited to evaluating study protocols regarding standard of care and research-oriented tasks, evaluating time effort needed to complete clinical tasks and study procedures and visits related to conduct of the studies. The duties will also include conducting study protocols as the primary coordinator being responsible for enrollment and entire conduct of given study under the direction of Principal Investigator. On-call responsibilities are expected and dependent on individual study protocols. This position will assist the administrative efforts of the Manager of the Unit regarding regulations of WIRB, RSRB, patient Accounting, and the funding sponsors in study start-up and management of pharmaceutical device clinical trials, drug studies, and investigator-initiated trials. This person will be committed to providing high quality research efforts on the Cardiology Division's behalf.

Responsibilities

Support the Cardiology Division as a research nurse coordinator for the clinical operations of the unit; Evaluate study protocols regarding standard of care and research-oriented tasks; Evaluate time effort needed to complete clinical tasks and study procedures and visits related to conduct of the studies; Conduct study protocols as the primary coordinator responsible for enrollment and entire conduct of given study under the direction of Principal Investigator; Assist administrative efforts of the Manager of the Unit regarding regulations of WIRB, RSRB, patient Accounting, and funding sponsors in study start-up and management of pharmaceutical device clinical trials, drug studies, and investigator-initiated trials; Coordinate administrative details required to initiate and conduct human subject research; Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll patients; Dispense investigational medications and devices and perform procedures as required by protocols; Develop good working relationships with sponsors and research institutions; Fill out case report forms, create patient instructions and calendars, schedule patient appointments; Review and document dispensing and returning of study materials; Report serious adverse events to sponsor and Cardiology Administration; On-call responsibilities are expected and dependent on individual study protocols; Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing required; RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in NYS upon hire required; Phlebotomy skills for adult and pediatric patients and good computer skills required; Independent and organized professional with superior interpersonal skills, sound judgment and good oral and written communication skill required; Strong clinical skills required; Or equivalent combination of education and experience

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Nursing; 1 year clinical trials experience; Cardiology background and research experience; Knowledge of word processing and data analysis software; Professional Research Coordinator Certification (i.e. SoCRA or ACRP)