Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology

About the role

• Department: SOM KC Cardiovascular Medicine
• CCR
• Position Title: Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology
• Job Family Group: Professional Staff

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator provides professional nursing care and patient monitoring for clinical trials. Responsible for working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research.

The Clinical Nurse Research Coordinator will manage clinical research studies by coordinating and participating in a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data. Monitor participants’ progress including documenting and reporting adverse events. Participate in periodic quality assurance audits of protocols.

Job Duties Outlined

• Review and assist with editing of new protocols.
• Assess feasibility of research protocols, including appropriate patient population, budget, and specific needs for the study.
• Perform 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.
• Complete and correct 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.
• Act as a liaison between study sponsors and investigators. Maintain accurate recording of all study test articles. Maintain complete and accurate documented studies in binders. Maintain knowledge of all research efforts conducted including those protocols or studies assigned to other coordinators.
• Work 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.
• Maintain current KUMCRI-required education, i.e., Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA. Adheres to GCP guidelines.
• Promote marketing, in accordance with HSC rules, and research protocols.
• Monitor awarded grants and contracts for compliance with performance, reporting, and accounting requirements.
• Attend all staff meetings as well as meetings both onsite and off-site as required by study.
• Serve as mentor for new staff members.

Additional information

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

License: Must have Kansas RN license upon hire and throughout duration of employment.

Work Experience

• Six years prior research or related experience. Related education may substitute on a year for year basis.
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
• Presentation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

License: Missouri RN license.

Work Experience

• Cardiovascular research experience.
• 7 years of research experience.
• Experience using medical terminology.

Skills

• Detail oriented.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and communication skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.

One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

• 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

• $70,200.00 - $105,300.00
• Minimum $70,200.00
• Midpoint $87,700.00
• Maximum $105,300.00