Field Nursing Operations Manager

*This is a fully Remote and Work From Home (WFH) opportunity within the US, requiring up to 60% travel.  

*Role can be located in the following states Southeast States: AR, LA, MS, AL or FL

POSITION OVERVIEW

Science 37's mission is to accelerate clinical research by enabling universal trial access for patients. Through our solutions; Direct-to- Patient Site and Patient Recruitment, we accelerate enrollment by expanding the reach of clinical trials to patients beyond the traditional site and rigorously qualifying patients prior to referring them to a traditional site. Our solutions are powered by a proprietary technology stack with in-house medical and operational experts that enhance quality through standardized workflows and best-in-class study orchestration.

The Field Nursing Operations Manager is a Registered Nurse who has experience across multiple therapeutic areas with the ability to work independently and integrate well within the Nursing Solutions Group. With interest/expertise in Science 37's decentralized model of care delivery, the Field Nursing Operations Manager is responsible for the operational oversight, implementation and daily management of all nursing activities for clinical research studies within their region at Science 37. The Field Nursing Operations Manager ensures the professional delivery of patient care in compliance with all federal and state regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and Standard Operating Procedures. In addition, the Field Nursing Operations Manager coordinates with other departments to help carry-out company objectives and ensures compliance with study protocols. 

This position manages a specific location region, the role will be 60% Administrative and 40% travel. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties include but are not limited to:

1. Supervise all nursing activities related to assigned Region Supervise all nursing activities related to assigned Region.
2. Ensure the safety of study participants and per diem mobile research nurses within the assigned Region.
3. Provide a safe environment for study participants, caregivers, and study personnel at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards. Maintain strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
4. Collaborate with per diem mobile research nurses on helping to solution issues, education, and as a resource support.
5. Ensure quality of data collection and timely data entry into the Science 37 Platform by nursing staff.
6. Act in a line management capacity for assigned per diem nurses,  documenting meetings with assigned direct reports, as required.
7. Identify, develop, and deliver training protocol-specific training, skills, remediation, and any other training as necessary. 
   1. Develop study-specific nurse-facing resource materials to maximize the nurses' ability to successfully carry out a protocol in the home
   2. Delivers study-specific training to nurses in their assigned Region
   3. Ensures appropriate documentation of all training
8. Serve as the Nursing SME for assigned studies, collaborating cross-functionally.
9. Actively participates in the implementation and execution of clinical trial activities from study start-up preparations, planning, execution and closure.Provide mobile research nurse services to qualified study participants, as needed.
10. Apply clinical research and nursing practices to develop solutions to complex problems.
11. Participate in activities that will further the operational development of Science 37's nursing service delivery.
12. Develop relationships with study team members and serve as the subject matter expert (SME) on all nursing processes.
13. Advise nursing leadership of actual or potential issues.
14. Participate in internal audits of nursing documentation in the Science 37 Platform and work to improve and/or correct deficiencies.
15. Identify opportunities to improve processes and minimize inefficiencies.
16. Assist with any other ad hoc projects, analysis or analytics as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

Qualifications 

1. BSN degree preferred
2. Active RN licensure in home state required 
3. Eligibility for Compact Licensure preferred
4. Minimum 5+ years clinical/research experience preferred
5. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
6. Active driver's license
7. Ability to work remotely
8. Maintain a positive reflection of the company by representation in participant's homes or in clinic settings
9. Minimum of one year of supervisory experience required; 3+ years preferred

Skills/Competencies

1. Practices professionalism and integrity in all actions – Demonstrated ability to foster concepts of teamwork, accountability, cooperation, self- control, and flexibility to get the work done. The ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment. Able to successfully work as a matrix in a decentralized team environment. Skilled in situational responsive decision-making.
2. Expert nursing practices – An expert nurse with strong clinical experience and the ability to effectively train others. Should be proficient in performing nursing skills including but not limited to venipuncture, IV placement, medication administration, comprehensive and focused nursing assessments, ECGs, vital sign collection, and emergency first-responder care. Identifies deficiencies in documentation and clinical practice. Additionally, medical record review and abstraction for protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
3. Flexibility – Able to make quick accommodations to schedule changes as well as process changes and to travel with limited notice.
4. Strong communication and presentation skills - Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain positive study participant and project team member rapport. Ability to interact with study participants and caregivers in a compassionate and empathetic manner. Excellent customer service skills
5. Computer skills - Working knowledge of MS Office suite and Google applications. Able to generate business correspondence, create forms and generate reports as required. Willingness to gain expertise in the use of propriety software. 
6. Problem solving – Ability to quickly and proactively identify problems, formulate solutions, execute solutions, and assess efficacy of solutions.  
7. Interpersonal savvy - Understands interpersonal and group dynamics and reacts in an effective and tactful manner and has a range of interpersonal skills and approaches with ability to select a best-fit approach. Understands and demonstrates cultural competency and sensitivity.
8. Ability to educate – Able to communicate with and educate study participants, health care workers and study staff from diverse socioeconomic, geographical and cultural backgrounds.  
9. Organizational Skills – Ability to multitask with priorities defined by research protocol and visit. Planning for specific visits with equipment and additional supplies for potential needs and malfunctions in mind.

Capabilities 

1. Up to 40% travel, as needed, for study participant visits, project team meetings, client presentations and other professional meetings/conferences, as needed.
2. Ability to support  and complete administrative duties. 
3. Ability to obtain nursing license in multiple states based on study needs.
4. Physical ability to perform nursing tasks and lift equipment up to 15 kg in weight.
5. Access to a reliable vehicle in order to perform study participant visits and transport equipment.
6. Ability to drive to local and/or remote locations to perform study participant visits.
7. Ability to use technology effectively and appropriately.
8. Ability to communicate in English (both verbal and written).
9. Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as needed.

REPORTING

Position requires ability to perform with minimal supervision. Incumbent reports directly to the Director, Nursing Solutions or Senior Manager, Nursing Solutions.

DIRECT REPORTS

• Mobile Research Nurse (Per Diem)

Science 37 is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Science 37 values the well-being of its employees and aims to provide team members with everything they need to succeed.

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