Research Nurse Coordinator

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Complete all Human Subject Research Courses (Required)
3 years Recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting (Required)
5 years Clinical research nursing coordinating NIH and Industry sponsored clinical trials (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Candidate would need to demonstrate meticulous attention to details.
Computer skills /familiarity to include WS Word, MS Office, Intranet/Internet preferred.
Ability to operate general office equipment: fax, printer , and copier , required.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Professional Practice/Research

• Participate in Shared Leadership.

• Contribute to CNMC’s MAGNET Journey .

• Ensure that nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

• Accountable for participating in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process (division or unit level).

• Participate in community activities.

Integrate Nursing Process with Research Plan

• Perform assessments related to overt and subtle patient needs by making proficient clinical assessments according to GCP .

• Integrate patient data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status as they relate to the research process.

• Serve as a role model for others by integrating data obtained from a range of sources in the development and revision of research

• activities.

• Demonstrate independent decision-making in executing the research plan.

• Assist others in protocol implementation.

• Act as an advocate in meeting patient/family needs related to research protocol.

• Act as a role model for the evaluation of research process.

Develop Effective Communication Channels with Research Team /staff and patients/families

• Protect patient/family right to confidentiality in relation to research protocol.

• Act as a role model for other professionals by communicating responsively, respectfully , and assertively .

• Collaborate with physician and other health care professional throughout all phases of the research process.

Ensure that Patient/family understand plan of care and health status implications

• As necessary, design orientation materials for both patient/family and health professionals as related to the research protocol.

• Serve as content expert in the development, review, and revision of educational materials developed for research study .

• Evaluate effectiveness of research teaching plan in meeting educational needs of staff/patient/family and make recommendations for change, as needed.

• Take initiative in the review and management of research orientation program and examines its impact on unit functioning.

• Explain research projects and their significance to potential research subjects and parents of children potentially involved in research projects.

• Ensure informed consents are obtained from subjects before initiation of any aspect of research projects.

Safety

• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stop in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attend carefully to important details - practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance