Department:

SOM KC Division of Cardiovascular Diseases

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CCR

Position Title:

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

This position provides professional research nursing care and patient monitoring for Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic clinical research trials, following established standards and practices. Assists in the preparation and submission of new research protocols; responsible for patient recruitment, procedures, and follow-up in the assigned clinical trials; and completion and retention of study documentation.

Must have a Kansas RN license upon hire and maintain licensure throughout duration of employment.

Job Description:

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in basic science or related field.

Work Experience:

• Two (2) years prior research or related experience.

• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).

• Experience with study budgets, contracts and grant applications.

• Presentation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Licensure: Missouri RN license.

Work Experience:

• Cardiovascular research experience.

• Minimum three (3) years of research experience.

• Experience using medical terminology.

• Experience working with diverse populations.

Skills:

• Detail oriented.

• Interpersonal communication skills.

• Organizational and communication skills.

Job Duties Outlined

• Reviews and assists with editing of new protocols. Assesses feasibility of research protocols, including appropriate patient population, budget, and specific needs for the study.

• Performs all details necessary for initiation and/or completion of all assigned research protocols, including patient recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrollment, examination, laboratory and diagnostic studies, medication dispensing, charting and recording of data (in EMR, case report forms, and Velos), organization of the study visits and reporting of abnormal results, adverse events, or other study required reporting.

• Completes and corrects case report forms, ensuring accuracy of all records connected with each study with attention to medical events and concomitant medications as well as documentation for each study related event.

• Acts as a liaison between study sponsors and investigators. Maintains accurate recording of all study test articles. Maintains complete and accurate documented studies in binders. Maintains knowledge of all research efforts conducted including those protocols or studies assigned to other coordinators.

• Works with KUMCRI and other departments to construct the study package to include budget, approved protocol, procedures, discounts, billing, study contracts and other related documents and workflows.

• Maintains current KUMCRI-required education, i.e., Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA. Adheres to GCP guidelines.

• Promotes marketing, in accordance with HSC rules, and research protocols. Monitors awarded grants and contracts for compliance with performance, reporting, and accounting requirements.

• Attends all staff meetings as well as meetings both onsite and off-site as required by study.

• Serves as mentor for new staff members.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$65,000.00 - $99,000.00

Minimum

$65,000.00

Midpoint

$82,000.00

Maximum

$99,000.00