Research Nurse Coordinator

Research Nurse Coordinator at University of Rochester

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This part-time Research Nurse Coordinator position, based in Rochester, New York, involves working 20 scheduled weekly hours within the Emergency Research Admin department, specifically during the UR - Day shift. The compensation range for this role is between $35.35 and $45.96 per hour, with individual rates determined by a range of factors including experience, qualifications, and market data.

Job Responsibilities

The Research Nurse Coordinator participates in ongoing research studies, including Phase 1-3 vaccine studies and therapeutic agent studies, involving both adult and pediatric populations. This role requires working independently, utilizing strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with subjects, families, and healthcare providers. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing logistics for subject enrollment and ensuring ongoing cooperation.
• Assuring good data collection skills.
• Occasionally traveling to private medical offices and Urgent Care facilities in the Rochester area for subject enrollment and sample collection.

Essential Functions

In this role, the Research Nurse Coordinator will perform a variety of critical functions:

• Conduct unstructured interviews with subjects and their families as required by study protocols.
• Perform clinical research-related procedures such as blood draws (including pediatric), nasal washes, swabs, and ECGs.
• Measure, record, and report indicators of patient health status.
• Evaluate subjects for local or systemic reactions to determine adverse events (AEs) to study medication or vaccine.
• Discuss potential adverse events and serious adverse events (SAEs) with subjects and participate in event grading.
• Participate in the timely reporting of subject SAEs to sponsors and IRBs.
• Identify subject pools and perform eligibility screening in clinic settings or via telephone.
• Complete medical history reviews and obtain informed consent for enrollment procedures.
• Answer patient questions to ensure a clear understanding of the clinical study and their involvement.
• Perform all protocol-required study procedures on subjects, including but not limited to, nasal swabs, nasal washes, venipuncture, and urine collection.
• Review and interpret study guidelines for sample processing and shipment, which may involve home visits and visits under stringent precautions.
• Track and prepare requests for payments to subjects.
• Attend and participate in study team meetings, monthly research group meetings, and sponsor-required training.
• Establish and maintain relationships with sponsor representatives to ensure regulatory compliance and quality assurance/control.
• Oversee Quality Assurance and Control to optimize ID site study performance, making recommendations and implementing changes for improvement, including source document verification and accuracy.
• Perform QA of charts to ensure subjects meet all eligibility requirements and procedures are performed per protocol, confirming no deviations have occurred.
• Ensure all source document information is completed accurately and includes all sponsor-required details.
• Inventory study supplies, restock exam rooms, and organize supplies and charts for each protocol.
• Assist with data entry, filing, mailings, source document development, and compiling study summary data as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Nursing required.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1 year clinical trials experience preferred.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Phlebotomy skills for adult and pediatric patients required.
• Good computer skills required.
• Independent and organized professional with superior interpersonal skills.
• Sound judgment and good oral and written communication skills required.

Licenses and Certifications

• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in NYS upon hire required.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture, advancing its Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. This commitment extends to non-discrimination in all policies, admissions, employment, and recruitment, based on applicable law and values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability.

Key skills/competency

• Clinical Research
• Patient Care
• Phlebotomy
• Data Collection
• Regulatory Compliance
• IRB Protocols
• Informed Consent
• Adverse Event Reporting
• Quality Assurance
• Pediatric Care