RN Research Coordinator - CORE Institute Phoenix AZ

The CORE Institute (http://www.thecoreinstitute.com/) and the Musculoskeletal Orthopedic Research and Education (MORE) Foundation (www.more-foundation.org) located in Phoenix, AZ are seeking qualified candidates to participate in clinical and trauma research. We currently have an opening for a "RN-Research Coordinator" position in our North Phoenix location. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Participates in protocol development by drafting study protocols and/or reviewing potential protocols to evaluate their effect on standard clinical procedures; submits to Human Subjects Committee for approval.
2. Recruits study participants based on inpatient admission and census review and or clinic bases, by referrals or by placing advertisements on television, radio or in newspapers; schedules appointments, interviews and evaluates potential participants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements; instructs participants concerning protocol, conducts informed consent process, and obtains consent signature.
3. Provides patient care providing study medication, performing tests such as electrocardiograms, and conducts functional assessments.
4. Schedules and/or coordinates the scheduling of required laboratory tests and/or exams.
5. Evaluates and develops patient educational materials and gives patient and/or family members instructions on drug administration and other medical information.
6. Prepares project approval forms necessary for submission to appropriate committees; designs informed consent forms.
7. Trains, oversees and provides current patient information to nurses, medical assistants and other health care personnel in order to assure comprehensive patient care.
8. Supervises research staff when assigned as delegated by the Research Manager or Director.
9. Completes case report forms for each study participant and documents medical data in patient record.
10. Inventories and requisitions supplies and equipment; arranges for repair and maintenance of equipment.
11. Participates in ongoing quality initiatives activities and outcomes measures.
12. Maintains study material in compliance with all applicable laws, standards and regulatory bodies to ensure readiness for audit or monitoring visit

EDUCATION:   

1.  Bachelor's degree from a State Board of Nursing approved school of nursing AND two years of professional nursing experience; OR,
2. Associate's degree or diploma in Nursing from a State Board of Nursing approved school of nursing AND four years of professional nursing experience.
3. Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Arizona OR, possesses a temporary license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing to practice as a Registered Nurse; permanent license from the Arizona State Board of Nursing required within four (4) months of employment.

EXPERIENCE:

Two plus years experience in the health care field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIREMENTS:

BLS & CPR Certifications.

KNOWLEDGE:

1. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of nursing care.
2. Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures.
3. Knowledge of computer systems and applications.
4. Knowledge of medical practices, terminology.
5. Knowledge of organizational policies and procedures.
6. Knowledge of clinical research regulatory guidelines and regulations. 

SKILLS:

1. Skill in planning and organizing clinical trials.
2. Skill in evaluating effectiveness of existing methods and procedures.
3. Skill in communicating with internal and external customers.

ABILITIES:

1. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
2. Ability to set priorities among multiple projects.
3. Ability to interact with providers, clinic and hospital staff. 

To learn more and apply online visit: https://rew21.ultipro.com/COR1016/JobBoard/JobDetails.aspx?__ID=*8EBCAA5456858EEB