What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Nurse Coordinator - Center of Cancer and Immunology Research position at Children's National Hospital?
The Research Nurse Coordinator (RNC) works independently with minimal supervision following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and demonstrates expert clinical, organizational and communication skills. The RNC has the ability to learn the clinical trials and / or grants process and demonstrates expert understanding of the federal and institutional regulations and policies governing clinical research involving protection of human subjects (JCAHO, FDA, GCP, OHRP, IRB, NIH / NCRR.) The Research Nurse Coordinator functions as a resource in area of expertise for those professionals requiring assistance, participates in setting standards and monitoring the quality of care for research protocols and facilitates multidisciplinary collaboration in meeting complex needs as they relate to the research process. The RNC coordinates research projects and uses detail-oriented documentation of all research-related procedures and outcomes, continually reviews research processes and provides feedback to the principal investigator, research coordinators and other members of the research team. The RNC also facilitates the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications for clinical research proposals. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practice. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and well-being of the community at large.
Qualifications :
Minimum Work Experience
5 years Clinical research nursing coordinating NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials. (Required)
5 years Complete all Human Subject Research Courses (Required)
3 years Recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. (Required)
Required Skills / Knowledge
Meticulous attention to detail.
Computer skills; familiarity with MS Word, MS Office and intranet / internet preferred.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including fax machine, printer and copier.
Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)
Required Education
Minimum of bachelor's degree - Nursing
Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research
- Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.
- Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.
- Uses research funds and resources appropriately.
- Maintains confidentiality of data as required.
- Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.
Integrate nursing process with research plan
Develop effective communication channels with research team, staff, patients and families
Ensure that patient and family understand plan of care and health status implications
Safety
Professional practice / research
Organizational Accountabilities
Ensure professional development needs are met
Organizational Commitment / Identification
Customer Service
Teamwork / Communication
Performance Improvement / Problem-solving
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment / Identification
Teamwork / Communication
Performance Improvement / Problem-solving
Cost Management / Financial Responsibility
Safety
