Clinical Research RN @ Swedish First Hill

Full time

8-Hour shift

Relocation Assistance for eligible external candidates who meet all conditions for payment - this is in addition to the fantastic benefits and compensation package offered by Providence that begin on your first day of employment. Join us, and find out how many ways we offer you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.

Independently coordinates research and administrative tasks in support of one or more research studies across multiple locations, and may require travel in your own vehicle. Works with study investigators and supervisor to address study-related issues. Backs up other coordinators as needed. Supports department financial performance through budgeting, billing and as directed. May develop specialized research instruments and assist in the preparation of scientific manuscripts or presentations. May entail regular after-hours support, occasional on-call work and occasional overnight business travel.

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For direct patient care roles: Performs and maintains currency of essential competencies as required by specific area of hire and populations served.

•Supports research studies by performing site and study initiation with sponsors; data management including completion and submission of Case Report Forms; measuring and enforcing patient compliance to study procedures; participating in and supporting sponsor monitor visits and audits by federal regulatory agencies.

•Educates staff at clinics and hospital surrounding research protocols. Educates research staff and physicians regarding study requirements and patient status on trial.

•Sends out reminders to physicians and staff regarding study availability and eligibility criteria. Reviews charts to identify potential cases and consent patients for participation in study.

•Conducts clinical evaluations as required (i.e., screening visit, drug administration); educates patient and their family regarding study procedures; educates investigators, sub-investigators or other study staff regarding study content and status.

•Provides 24-hour on-call status for patients, investigators or other interested parties (if appropriate per specialty).

•Measures and monitors patient compliance to study requirements; creates source documents for data capture.  Responds to sponsor requests for data queries; corrects errors in source data; and manages adverse events and home visits, if needed.

•Coordinates patient care throughout the entire study for all clinical and non-clinical procedures.

•Administers and monitors treatment protocols including: study procedures, management of side effects and drug accountability.

•Serves as communicator and liaison between: physicians, study monitors, staff, sponsors, peers, and administration.

•Actively participates in the preparation of publications, Investigational New Drug Applications, study proposals and protocols as required.

•Coordinates and supports interactions with third party payers as required.

•Performs nursing duties within accepted standards of practice, including the Washington State RN Practice Act and established hospital policies and Standards.

•Maintains current knowledge of nursing practice by attending continuing education, serving on hospital committees and/or completing unit-specific mandatory competency skills.

•May transport investigational medications or devices.

•Presents applicable clinical updates at staff meetings.  Presents detailed clinical information to staff surrounding appropriate department and/or study therapeutic area.

•Develops a care plan and systematically evaluates patient care on the clinical trial per study guidelines in collaboration with the physician and other key research team members as appropriate.

•Performs and accurately documents within organizational standards, patient clinical assessments in the EMR as guided by the research protocol and as warranted by patient response.

•Communicates critical clinical data to the appropriate personnel (physician, pharmacist, clinic nurse, study sponsor, or other clinical team member) within a timely manner throughout the patient’s participation in the clinical trial.

•Works collaboratively within the department and the organization to develop, implement, and evaluate patient care quality assessment and improvement activities for patients on clinical trials.

•Acts as a clinical resource for patient care issues relevant to the research protocol to other clinical nursing staff, physicians, and members of other departments as required.

•Demonstrates effective delegation and prioritization skills and fosters a professional, calm clinical environment for patient care.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree Nursing Degree (BSN) from an accredited school of nursing.  Applicants without a BSN degree must actively pursue and attain a BSN within five years of hire.  Continued employment by Swedish beyond five years is contingent upon attaining the BSN degree.  Registered Nurses employed by Swedish prior to December 1, 2012 are encouraged to pursue the BSN degree, but obtaining the degree will not be a condition of employment. Upon hire: Washington Registered Nurse License  Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 2 years Experience in a nursing specialty consistent with the specified research field.  

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