Manager Clinical Research Nursing

Arkansas Children's; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Children's is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator to direct and manage a hospital unit dedicated to pediatric clinical research. The role leads a pool of coordinators, ensures safe patient care, and coordinates selected study activities using the nursing process.

The position requires a Bachelor's Degree, 5 years in a related field with 1 year of leadership experience, and credentials in clinical research coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 5 years in related field with 1 year of leadership experience.
• Experience coordinating clinical research studies.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages the Clinical Trial Coordinator Pool and provides oversight for staffing and protocol responsibilities.
• Ensures professional development opportunities for research staff and supports unit goals.
• Directs a 4,000 sq ft Pediatric Clinical Research unit and provides monthly reports to leadership.
• Acts as Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator for approved studies and coordinates study activities.
• Liaises with UAMS and AC Research Coordinators for collaborations and AC Research.
• Maintains ongoing continuing education to stay current in practice responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical research coordination

Nursing process

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SharePoint

OnCore

Job description

ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS A TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE. FLU VACCINES ARE REQUIRED. ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ALL QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE, DISABILITY, PROTECTED VETERAN STATUS OR ANY OTHER CHARACTERISTIC PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS.
This position has been designated as safety sensitive and cannot be filled by a candidate who is a current user of medical marijuana.
Work Shift:
Please See Job Description For Details.
Time Type:
Full time
Department:
CC033020 Clinical Research Operations
Summary:
Directs and manages a hospital unit dedicated to research and its operation. Supervises the coordinator pool composed of RNs and other professionals which provides clinical trial coordinators for researchers in need of support for their clinical research studies. Serves as a clinical research nurse coordinator. Coordinates selected specific aspects of clinical research studies while using the nursing process to provide safe, effective care to research participants.
Additional Information:
Directs and manages a hospital unit dedicated to research and its operation. Supervises the coordinator pool composed of RNs and other professionals which provides clinical trial coordinators for researchers in need of support for their clinical research studies. Serves as a clinical research nurse coordinator. Coordinates selected specific aspects of clinical research studies while using the nursing process to provide safe, effective care to research participants. Experience in sharepoint and OnCore would be beneficial.
Required Education:
Bachelor's Degree
Required Work Experience:
Related Field - 5 years with 1 year of leadership experience
Required Certifications:
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) - Association of Clinical Research Professionals, Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Society of Clinical Research Associates, Or - , Registered Nurse (RN) license - Arkansas or Compact State
Description

• Directs and Manages the Clinical Trial Coordinator Pool, providing oversight and direction for the program and its continued growth and development. Assumes accountability for assessing staff resources and effectively delegating research/protocol responsibilities based on skill and knowledge of available resources to ensure adequate staffing/skills to meet research/protocol needs.
• Ensures research staff is provided with professional development opportunities. Shares the professional responsibility for identification, development and achievement of unit/section goals.
• Directs and manages a 4,000 square foot unit dedicated to Pediatric Clinical Research (PCRU) and its operations. Provide monthly business report to the Vice President and President of Research. Coordinates clinical research activities for the PCRU.
• Serves as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator directly for studies.
• Liaison to UAMS and AC Research Coordinators for ACRI and AC.
• Maintains and expands clinical and professional expertise by completing a minimum of 12 contact hours per year of appropriate continuing education related to current practice area and role responsibilities.
• Consistently demonstrates the new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.