RN, LPN, CMA/RMA Clinic Research Lead

Join our Team

We are looking for compassionate, caring people to join our talented staff of health care professionals as we continue to grow to be the preferred, regional health care partner in our community.

Benefits

We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer:

• Flexible schedules for work-life balance
• Paid time off accrues on day one for part and full time employees
• Get up to 50% of earned wages with Payactiv - access to the money you worked for, but haven't been paid yet
• Earn While You Learn – Deaconess offers tuition reimbursement for many healthcare opportunities, STEP UP program will pay your normal wages for time spent in enrolled class hours for up to 18 hours per week for approved programs. Educational Assistance up to $5.250.00 per calendar year while enrolled in undergraduate or graduate classes.
• Tuition.io – Deaconess offers access to a full suite of tools to help manage and educate with student loans and expenses. One on one student loan coaching via email, chat or calls.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Outstanding Referral Programs
• Pet Insurance Available
• Medical Premium Assistance of up to 20% is available for eligible full time employees.
• Wellness Incentives for full & part-time employee to reduce cost of insurance premium by $33.93 (and $11.30 for spouse, if applicable)
• Onsite children’s care centers (Infant through Pre-K) at various locations
• Free access to 2 Fitness Centers, located at Midtown and Eagle Crest.
• Deaconess RN on Call is available for employees 24/7/365 to speak to an RN
• Automatic enrollment in a 401K plan at 3% pre-tax contribution with an outstanding employer matching program
• Competitive pay, shift and weekend incentives, yearly opportunities for pay increases and bonuses
• Career advancement opportunities

You will play a critical role in continuing the healing mission of Deaconess

• For a fourth year in a row, Deaconess has been named one of America’s 250 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades, placing Deaconess’ clinical quality in the top 5% of hospitals in the nation. Deaconess is also the only hospital in Indiana to receive this ranking for four consecutive years.
• Deaconess was once again named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers 2023. This award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list includes 500 large employers and 500 mid-sized employers. On the large employer list, Deaconess placed 119th overall and 26th among health care organizations.

Job Summary

Promotes good clinical practices in the conduct of clinical investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and guidance documents for the conduct of clinical trials and human subject protection, assuring compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements, and by collecting, recording and maintaining data and source documentation. Position open to RN, LPN, or CMA.

Completes pre-study activities

• Reviews and knows requirements of study protocol thoroughly
• Coordinates study related sponsor/CRO visits for site qualification and site initiation meetings
• Develops timelines for conducting and completing the clinical trial
• Coordinates required supplies and resources to efficiently conduct the clinical trial

Implements the procedures of the protocol

• Participates in the screening of patient charts
• Maintains and, if necessary, develops current patient logs for each clinical trial
• Obtains volunteer informed consent according to department SOP’s. Ensures volunteer’s understanding of the informed consent document and his/her participation
• Completes all study visit procedures as properly trained or licensed
• Monitors enrollment goals and if necessary adjusts enrollment plan and strategies
• Accurately records pertinent information in source documentation and ensures transcription is in the case report forms (CRF’s) in a timely fashion
• Provides patient education regarding objectives of the protocol
• Maintains accurate and current drug dispensation and inventory records for each patient
• Assesses adverse events and follows up with the Principal Investigator, patient and sponsor as needed. Reports all serious adverse events (SAE’s) immediately to investigator and within 24 hours to sponsor. Completes required documentation according to sponsor, regulatory, and company policies
• Communicates with patient for study-related issues
• Ensures all appropriate CRF’s are completed 48 hours prior to monitoring visits
• Coordinates, prepares, and attends clinical monitoring visits
• Serves as the primary contact person for sponsor or CRO
• Resolves queries from sponsors or CRO within required time lines
• Efficiently conducts study close-out procedures according to sponsor specifications and company policies, including return of all study product

Education and Experience

At least one year clinical experience preferred.
Phlebotomy skills and preparation of samples for shipping preferred but not required.

Certificates, License and Registration

Current certification/license from one of the below:

• Certified Medical Assistant- American Association of Medical Assistants
• Registered Medical Assistant- American Medical Technologist
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant- National Health career Association
• National Certified Medical Assistant- National Center for Competency Testing
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant- National Association for Health Professionals
• Registered Medical Assistant- American Allied Health
• Certified Medical Assistant Clinical- American Medical Certification Association
• Active LPN license in state of employment
• Active RN license in state of employment
• CPR provider certification required.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator required