Manager Clinical Research Nursing

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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

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

5 years of related experience; demonstrated leadership readiness through either prior leadership experience or, for internal candidates, successful completion of the ASPIRE program.

Recommended Work Experience:

Leadership- 4 years of progressively responsible leadership experience preferred.

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

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. 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.

2. Ensures research staff is provided with professional development opportunities. Shares the professional responsibility for identification, development and achievement of unit/section goals.

3. 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.

4. Serves as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator directly for studies.

5. Liaison to UAMS and AC Research Coordinators for ACRI and AC.

6. 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.

7. Consistently demonstrates the new knowledge and skills gained from education are incorporated into actual clinical practice.

8. Performs other related duties as assigned.