Research Nurse Informaticist

Benefits

Qualifications

• •Proficient in computer skills
• •In-depth oncology and/or clinical research knowledge
• •Strong knowledge of medical terminology
• •Technical skills related to EMR function and maintenance
• •Technical skills related to EMR function and maintenance
• •Communication Skills
• •Demonstrates a high level of professionalism and responsiveness when interacting with internal and external customers
• •Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
• •Attends research department meetings when held
• •Maintains patient/sponsor confidentiality
• •Maintains good attendance with no unexcused absence
• •Follows up on issues as appropriate
• •Supports and adheres to organizational decisions, policies, and procedures
• •Organization Skills
• •Maintains organized files and office space
• •Maintains at-a-glance protocol information in office
• •Must be detail oriented and able to multi-task
• •Certifications/Licenses/Education/or Experience in a related field:
• •Preferably RN, LPN with Medical Director of Research approval, or clinical research experience
• •Willing to take continuing education courses as appropriate
• •After achieving two years of research experience, will test and pass the certification for Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
• •Standing and Walking: Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• •Lifting and moving patients: Ability to lift, move, and assist patients, often requiring more than 50 pounds
• •Pushing and Pulling: Must be able to push and maneuver equipment and patient transport devices
• •Fine Motor Skills: Requires good hand-eye coordination to operate controls and handle small objects
• •Repetitive Motions: Frequent use of hand and fingers for operating machinery and adjusting settings
• •Bending and Reaching: Must bend, stoop, twist, and reach to position patients and operate equipment
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Responsibilities

• •This role is essential to advancing oncology treatments and clinical trials within a fast-paced private practice environment, working closely with clinical staff, research teams, and sponsors to support the technology of the clinical trials office
• •The Research Nurse Informaticist is responsible for maintaining the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS), and managing the technology used to follow the subjects enrolled on their clinical trials in a manner consistent with Good Clinical Practice guidelines, Highlands Oncology Group policies and procedures, and sponsor requirements within the assigned setting
• •Has a good understanding of the electronic medical record and all components related to the software
• •Creates and maintains research regimens and orders in the EMR, including treatment, screening, follow up, etc
• •Maintains account access for research monitors/CRAs
• •Develops EMR forms and templates
• •Screens potential study patients according to protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria
• •Meets with study subjects and schedule their visits according to protocol requirements
• •Reports all adverse events to the Principal Investigator and sponsor
• •Obtains and completes data for study subjects and/or work with the Research Data Manager to ensure subject data is collected according to the study
• •Completes case reports and maintains records of each study subject and/or work with the Research Data Manager to ensure data is entered into the electronic data capture (EDC) system according to study
• •Will meet with Clinical Research Associates and sponsor representatives
• •Works with Investigators, mid-level providers, nurses, and other Clinical Research Coordinators to identify/document toxicity, adverse events, etc
• •Acts as a resource to hospital and clinic personnel/physicians regarding research activity
• •Limited travel may be required for investigator meetings, educational opportunities, and to NH/BCC
• •Advises supervisor or other appropriate individuals of problems and concerns
• •Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and ancillary departments
• •Communicates routinely with supervisor/liaison regarding program status
• •Accountability and Dependability
• •Promptly reports to work at designated times
• •Willingly accepts assignments and completes them in a timely manner
• •Effectively sets priorities
• •Demonstrates flexibility in schedule to accommodate workload
• •Submits routine reports on or before due date
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