Job Details: Research Study Coord RN -Austin Cancer Center

Company: Seton Family of Hospitals – Our expanding network comprised of eight acute-care hospitals, three community health centers and four specialty care centers allows for numerous opportunities for growth for our associates.

Description: Days - 8hr
Responsibilities

1. Enrolls patients in research studies; obtains informed consent from patients or legal representatives; performs screening procedures and is responsible for primary care of study patients; ensures compliance with FDA and sponsor regulations. a. Assesses patients condition, readiness and eligibility for study enrollment as a research subject based on assessment skills and tools and criteria outlined in study protocols. b. Develops a plan of care for the patient's study participation with the patient, family, principle investigator, patients primary physician(s) and study team based on assessment integrated with the study protocol and medical plan of care. c. Implements patient care, collaborating with applicable individuals to complete data collection for each study patient. May be assigned as the patient's primary contact with the responsibility of total patient care, or may be utilized as a resource on the applicable unit. d. Coordinates and delegates the delivery of care by selected members of the health care team as prescribed in the study protocol under the direction of the principle investigator. e. Maintains clinical competence by assuming responsibility for acquiring knowledge and experiences, and integrates, as appropriate into patient care delivery based upon specific patient needs. Gains certification in CPR and/or appropriate specialty fields as required by type of study. f. Documents delivery of health care and processes in accordance with specific unit standards and hospital policy.
2. Monitors progress of research patients; documents responses to investigative agents or devices; communicates with study investigators about patient's progress, designs patient flow charts and documentation.
3. Evaluates the need for patient education, instruction and training pertaining to research studies; determines the need for termination of patient participation on collaboration with the study investigator.
4. Coordinates accurate inpatient account services and ensures accurate billing.
5. Provides education programs as required.
6. Participates in study site visits and ensures the safekeeping and accurate inventory of investigational drug supplies.
7. Assumes responsibility for coordinating, completing and maintaining data collection for case report forms.
8. Participates in the planning and operation of research activities.
9. Educates staff and physicians concerning rules and regulations; maintains current information regarding regulations.
10. Maintains an impartial, objective and professional attitude at all times.

Minimum Qualifications
Current license to practice nursing (RN) in the state of Texas is required. Two (2) years general nursing experience is required. Some administrative experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications
Prefer candidates with NCI sponsored trials; experienced with diverse cancer patient populations and committee organizations.

Skills
Must be able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing with physicians and other health care professionals. Must be able to maintain the confidentiality of research subjects and research protocols.

Posting Date: Jul 23 08