Research Nurse Coordinator II

Job Description

The Research Nurse Coordinator II is responsible for all activities associated with clinical study coordination, subject recruitment/enrollment, data management/integrity, regulatory compliance, project/study evaluation and interfacing with participants and family members. Coordinates the clinical logistics of the study, and works in tandem with the Research and/or Clinical Nurse who work to provide hands-on clinical care to research participants. Utilizes clinical nursing background and extensive research protocol knowledge to serve as a liaison between nursing staff, Principal Investigator, other research staff, and study participants. Assists with the education of staff, and provides general oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for clinical study activities, coordination, adherence to protocols and serves as a liaison between study participants, Principal Investigator (PI), and other research staff.
• Provides educational services to research participants and family regarding study participation, participants current clinical condition, and or disease process.
• Assesses and documents adverse events as reported by research participants, works closely with PI to document according to department process (grade, attribution, treatment, etc.), and reports to regulatory and sponsor as required.
• Records research data where assessed or reported by patient (i.e. symptoms of treatment).
• Creates and presents education materials to the interdisciplinary team on study requirements.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to create and communicate a plan of care that allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data.
• Triages patient by phone and provides clinical information to the patient.
• Completes and documents study participant enrollment, assessment/reassessment, education, and follow-up activities and ensures protocol is followed.
• Coordinates study participant tests and procedures as required.
• Prepares data spreadsheets for Investigator and/or department.
• Performs oversight of research portfolio as it pertains to the clinical coordination of the studies.
• Assists with the education of staff.
• May assist with grant proposals, publication preparation, and presentations.
• May process, ship, track or otherwise handle research specimens.

Department-Specific Responsibilities:

• Daily and monthly check of crash cart, temperature logs for refrigerator and drug cabinet. Maintenance and replenishment of expired medical items.
• Inventory, par levels, and ordering drugs/supplies. Maintaining iSTAT and glucometer QC, software updates, and uploads.
• Weekly check of emergency call lights, water and patient/volunteer snacks.
• Research subject transport to and from Taper registration.
• Research pharmaceutical stress test preparation, to include pre and post 12-lead EKG, lung auscultation, calculation of dose, pump set up, emergency medications, monitoring of vital signs, documentation and charting.
• Conducting annual mock code blue training. Performing annual N-95 mask fit testing for the RIC.
• Clinical PET/MR patient transport to and from Taper registration, chart review for MRI safety, allergies, and vital safety details to prevent adverse events. Place IV lines, draw blood, and monitor for contrast reactions.
• Work with regulatory personnel to ensure compliance for all research studies being performed in the Research Imaging Core.
• Submission to the medical directors for new project initiation approval, documentation for incidental finding reports and follow up communication.
• Prepare charts, regulatory forms, perform submission, tracking, enrollment reports, and data entry.
• Provide, disburse, and track compensation and parking passes to research subjects.
• Create research charts in Epic for professional research reports, track and send completed reads.

Qualifications

Education

• Assoc. Degree/College Diploma Nursing - minimum
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing or Health Science - preferred

Experience

• 3 years Clinical nursing experience - minimum
• 2 years Clinical research experience - minimum

Licenses and Certifications

• RN State License - minimum
• Basic Life Support - minimum

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Diversity and Inclusion at Cedars-Sinai

We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.

Our compensation philosophy

We offer a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base pay range shown generally applies to the greater Los Angeles area and may vary based on work location. Our range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills: relevant experience and training, education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. The base pay range does not include any incentive payments that may be applicable to a role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF) .

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