Description
Baptist Health is looking for a Research Nurse Coordinator to join our team in Lexington, KY
Under limited supervision, coordinates patient care in compliance with local, state and federal guidelines and regulations through IRB approved protocol requirements.
The research nurse coordinator works collaboratively with the patient, other research staff, support system, referring physicians’ staff, radiologists, surgeons, supporting physician, pathologists, pathway staff and sponsors.
In collaboration with the investigators, assess patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug, and thoroughly document findings.
The research nurse is also responsible for the development and education of treatment plans and / or order sets and nursing education when applicable to a clinical trial.
Completion of study feasibilities and coordination of various pre-study activities are facilitated by the research nurse coordinator in collaboration with research management, staff and investigator.
Minimum Education and Experience
- Graduate from an accredited program for professional nursing education, BSN preferred, ADN with applicable experience.
- In the Oncology Research area, the OCN certification required upon completion of 1st year in the research department.
- Two years of clinical experience in the area of research focus.
- BLS / ACLS / PALS and successful completion of dysrhythmia class as required by department of assignment
- Must be proficient with a computer including navigating websites, electronic data systems, electronic medical records, Excel, and Word.
- Clinical Research Coordinator Certification through SoCRA or ACRP certification required upon one year of eligibility.
- Identify questions appropriate for clinical nursing research because of study team participation.
- Disseminate clinical expertise and best practices related to clinical research through presentations, publications and / or interactions with colleagues.
- Seek out resources and connections to enhance personal and departmental performance.
Baptist Health is an employer.