Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS Full-time Nursing

Posted on April 3, 2024

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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Department:
SOM KC Division of Cardiovascular Diseases
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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.

Job Description:

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

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:

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 nine 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. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

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

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Kansas-City-Metro-Area/Clinical-Research-Nurse-Coordinator_JR006482 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR006482.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Center’s mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

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