Research Nurse Coordinator I

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Research Nurse Coordinator to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will conduct study procedures and manage patient care during clinical trials, ensuring compliance with research protocols. Your expertise in nursing will be essential for subject enrollment and coordination of treatment, contributing to groundbreaking research in children's health. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, where your skills will directly impact patient outcomes and support innovative research initiatives. If you are passionate about nursing and research, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1 year of nursing experience in a clinical setting is required.
• Current Nebraska RN license or license eligible is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct study procedures and manage patient care during clinical trials.
• Coordinate enrollment and oversee regulatory requirements for research protocols.

Skills

Nursing Procedures

Patient Assessment

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Clinical Judgment

Organization Skills

Team Collaboration

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Relevant Coursework in Nursing

Nursing Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

EPIC

REDCap

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_13846

Department

CHRI Administration 50010500

Business Unit

Child Health Research Institute

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

The Research Nurse Coordinator will be directly responsible for conducting study procedures as required by study protocol at Children’s Nebraska (CHMC) and Nebraska Medicine – Nebraska Medical Center (NMC). This role is responsible for subject enrollment and coordination of patient care treatment during participation in clinical research trials. The role assumes responsibility for coordination and management of complex decisions and regulatory requirements of each research protocol. This role will be involved in all aspects of each research protocol facilitating the mission of UNMC and CHRI investigators to effectively participate in translational research and investigational protocols.

Application Review

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Relevant coursework/specialized training in Nursing.

Required Experience

1 year of prior nursing experience in a patient facility or clinical setting.

Required License

Current Nebraska RN license or license eligible.

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook.

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of current nursing procedures, techniques, and practices.
2. Ability to perform physical assessments and patient teaching as appropriate to research protocol.
3. Knowledge of performing patient chart reviews.
4. Flexibility in work hours to manage the patient and study protocol workload.
5. Reliable and effective verbal and written communication skills.
6. Ability to prioritize and make independent clinical judgments.
7. Possess skills of good organization, flexibility, accountability, being a team player, and self-initiative.
8. Computer literacy desirable.
9. Ability to work effectively and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
10. Demonstrate knowledge and skill in addressing age-specific needs of patients served (all age groups-birth and above).

Assure performance of behaviors that meet the requirements of the UNMC culture including: demonstrating behavior that fosters a positive team environment, promoting diversity, applying continuous quality improvement principles, seeking the customer's requirements and striving to meet them, and designing a personal action plan for personal and professional development. Maintains accountability for own actions in completing assigned tasks.

Preferred Education

Nursing.

Preferred Experience

Pediatric background and experience related to clinical trials coordination.

Preferred License

No preferred license.

Preferred Computer Applications

Microsoft Outlook, EPIC, REDcap.

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of healthcare financial environment and reimbursement systems. Bilingual (Spanish) applicants preferred. The coordinator is directly responsible to the physician as a physician extender from initial patient contact through follow-up care. The coordinator assumes responsibility for complex decisions that impact patient care, management, and implementation of specific actions related to clinical research trials. This position is key to the successful supervision of clinical research trials through monitoring patient care and treatment, protocol regulations, and providing education for patients, families, and the healthcare team.

Clinical research is based on the collection of information, requiring expert interpretation. Information must be accurately interpreted and recorded to ensure that research results are free of errors. Errors in the interpretation and recording of data may significantly alter research results. Therefore, data entry must be accurate and precise to positively impact patient care and research conclusions.

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.

For questions regarding application, please contact UNMC Staffing at [e-mail].