Coordinator-Research Nurse I RN - BCRI NEA Clinic Research

Summary

The research coordinator, RN- I is responsible for coordinating the conduct of research protocols, assuring that the integrity and quality of the research is maintained and that the research is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal, and sponsor regulations and guidelines, BMHCC and BCRI policies and procedures. This includes the coordination of clinical research activities, patient clinical care and management, recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrollment, submission of data, randomization and patient follow-up. The nurse research coordinator I may act as a liaison between the hospital, the IRB, study sponsors, and all investigators. The nurse research coordinator I will collaborate with research coordinators, data managers and regulatory specialists. Other duties may be performed as assigned. Travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Understands and knowledgeable of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research and incorporates them in securing approval for and the conduct of research. Implements, coordinates, manages and reports to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). Implements, coordinates and manages clinical research operations. Establishs and maintains communication with Investigators, research staff, study sponsors, research participants and their family members, and representatives of professional organizations associated with the conduct of the research. Serves as an advocate for the human subjects by establishing and maintaining compliance in the conduct of the research protocol. Actively identifies and participates in training, education and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development. Completes assigned goals.

Requirements, Preferences and Experience

Minimum Required: 2 Years Research or Clinical Research Experience, preferred 2 years experience in oncology or clinical research

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Preferred Training: Certifications - SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates), ACRT (Association of CLinical Research Professionals), Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), HAZMAT, CCRP, or CCRC

Preferred Skills: Computer skills to include MS Word, Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented. Experience with EMR and Clinical Trials Management System.

Minimum Licensure: RN, BLS certification within 14 Days of Hire

About Baptist Memorial Health Care

At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey.

At Baptist, We Offer:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid vacation/time off
• Continuing education opportunities
• Generous retirement plan
• Health insurance, including dental and vision
• Sick leave
• Service awards
• Free parking
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts
• Education assistance/continuing education
• Employee referral program

Job Summary:
Position: 14499 - Coordinator-Research Nurse I RN
Facility: NEA-Clinical Research
Department: BCRI NEA Clinic Research
Category: Nurse RN
Type: Clinical Nurse
Work Type: Full Time
Work Schedule: Days
Location: US:AR:Jonesboro
Located in the Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas metro area