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HOUSTON METHODIST EXPERIENCE EXPECTATIONS
Provide personalized care and service by consistently demonstrating our I CARE values:INTEGRITY: We are honest and ethical in all we say and do.COMPASSION: We embrace the whole person including emotional, ethical, physical, and spiritual needs.ACCOUNTABILITY: We hold ourselves accountable for all our actions.RESPECT: We treat every individual as a person of worth, dignity, and value.EXCELLENCE: We strive to be the best at what we do and a model for others to emulate.Practices the Caring and Serving ModelDelivers personalized service using HM Service StandardsProvides for exceptional patient/customer experiences by following our Standards of Practice of always using Positive Language (AIDET, Managing Up, Key Words)Intentionally collaborates with other healthcare professionals involved in patients/customers or employees' experiential journeys to ensure strong communication, ease of access to information, and a seamless experience.Involves patients (customers) in shift/handoff reports by enabling their participation in their plan of care as applicable to the given jobDisplays cultural humility, diversity, equity and inclusion principlesActively supports the organization's vision, fulfills the mission and abides by the I CARE values Responsibilities PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Functions in lead role for studies and provides back up to other team members for research studies. Provides patient education regarding disease process and involves patient and family in decision-making process, providing research interventions care to clinical research patients and coordinates with interprofessional team as written in the research protocol.Identifies staff development opportunities for professional growth of colleagues, provides coaching to meet identified goals. Acts as a model and coaches staff in effective verbal, non-verbal and written communication, which includes active listening and teaching. Facilitates onboarding and orientation process for new staff in conjunction with Clinical Trials Manager. to include precepting new staff and serve as a resource to new staff for clinical research.Improves nurse satisfaction by serving as a role model and mentor, facilitating teamwork with RNs, non-licensed and interprofessional staff. Leads opportunities for improvements of department scores for turnover/retention/engagement.
SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Coordinates with Principal Investigator and department to ensure clinical research and related activities are performed in accordance with Federal regulations and Houston Methodist Research Institute policies and procedures.Coordinates pre-site and site initiation visits; trains hospital and clinical nurses/physicians on scientific aspects and protocol requirements of research studies. Attends off-site investigator meetings.Role models accurate, comprehensive nursing assessments to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities associated with all phases of clinical research projects. Monitors safety of all research subjects and reports adverse events. Drives department activities to improve department score for patient satisfaction on unit-based scorecard.
QUALITY/SAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Manages study quality assurance and actively participates in quality assurance program for research studies. Proactively plans for routine events in research and anticipates/prevents and manages/elevates emergent situations. Tracks and monitors study quality for studies in area of expertise.Assists Principal Investigator to ensure that all persons `engaged' in research studies have met training requirements in accordance with Federal regulations and entity policies and procedures including preparing Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory documents following ICH/GCP guidelines, and the development of materials and tools necessary to appropriately facilitate the conduct of research.Assists with development of study tools including source documents and eligibility checklists and criteria cards, as well as performing study closeout procedures to include post-study documentation, return of study materials to the sponsor and data archiving.Leads initiatives to improve quality and safety scores, through peer-to-peer accountability Performs nursing functions independently while following the clinical research protocol and nursing process which would include, modification of care based on continuous evaluation of the research patient's condition. Role models situational awareness, using teachable moments to improve safety.
FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Models independent time management effectively and prioritization of daily tasks. Assists with budget development and institutional account reconciliation of protocol-driven ancillary procedures and tests.Assists the financial analyst in development of calendar and Medicare Cost Analysis, standard of care procedures vs research and approving study calendars for Clinical Trials Management System.
GROWTH/INNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSIdentifies, recruits, and consents clinical research subjects for participation in approved clinical trials; monitors enrollment goals and modifies enrollment strategies, as necessary.Maintains level of professional contributions to improve clinical research nursing. Leads and identifies opportunities for practice changes and performance improvement. Investigates and incorporates evidence-based practices which are presented to leadership. Supports change initiatives and adapts to unexpected changes. Completes and updates My Development plan on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will also perform other reasonably related business/job duties as assigned. Houston Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. Qualifications EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited school of Nursing
WORK EXPERIENCE
Five years clinical research experience License/Certification LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED
RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure within 60 days ORRN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days ANDBLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) ANDCCRC - Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP) ORCCRP - Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA) ORCRN-BC - Certified Research Nurse (CRNCC) KSA/ Supplemental Data KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluationsSufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or securityAbility to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principlesDemonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking using an analytical approachActs as effective change agentUses therapeutic communication to establish a relationship with patients, families and interprofessional team to collaborate on the plan of careStrong assessment, organizational and problem solving skill as evidenced by capacity to prioritize multiple tasks and role componentsAbility to function independently and exercise judgment in interactions with physicians, interprofessional care team and patients and their familiesDemonstrates proficient time management skillsUses critical thinking skills and clinical judgment to work autonomously as defined by the Nurse Practice Act
SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS
WORK ATTIRE
Uniform NoScrubs YesBusiness professional NoOther (department approved) No
ON-CALL*
*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie. DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below.
On Call* Yes
TRAVEL**
**Travel specifications may vary by department**
May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area NoMay require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No Company Profile
Houston Methodist Research Institute was formed in 2004 to rapidly and efficiently translate discoveries made in the laboratory and the clinic into new diagnostics, therapies, and treatments. The research institute was created to provide the infrastructure and support for these endeavors, and to house the technology and resources needed to make innovative breakthroughs in important areas of human disease. A 540,000 square foot building dedicated to research, the research institute houses over 1,500 staff and trainees, 284 principal investigators and has more than 570 ongoing clinical trials.
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