Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology

Department:

SOM KC Division of Cardiovascular Diseases

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CCR

Position Title:

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator- Cardiology

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

This position provides professional research nursing care and patient monitoring for Cardiovascular and Cardiothoracic clinical research trials, following established standards and practices. Assists in the preparation and submission of new research protocols; responsible for patient recruitment, procedures, and follow-up in the assigned clinical trials; and completion and retention of study documentation.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Reviews and assists with editing of new protocols. Assesses feasibility of research protocols, including appropriate patient population, budget, and specific needs for the study.
• Performs all details necessary for initiation and/or completion of all assigned research protocols, including patient recruitment, screening, scheduling, enrollment, examination, laboratory and diagnostic studies, medication dispensing, charting and recording of data (in EMR, case report forms, and Velos), organization of the study visits and reporting of abnormal results, adverse events, or other study required reporting.
• Completes and corrects case report forms, ensuring accuracy of all records connected with each study with attention to medical events and concomitant medications as well as documentation for each study related event.
• Acts as a liaison between study sponsors and investigators. Maintains accurate recording of all study test articles. Maintains complete and accurate documented studies in binders. Maintains knowledge of all research efforts conducted including those protocols or studies assigned to other coordinators.
• Works with KUMCRI and other departments to construct the study package to include budget, approved protocol, procedures, discounts, billing, study contracts and other related documents and workflows.
• Maintains current KUMCRI-required education, i.e., Human Subjects Protection, HIPAA. Adheres to GCP guidelines.
• Promotes marketing, in accordance with HSC rules, and research protocols. Monitors awarded grants and contracts for compliance with performance, reporting, and accounting requirements.
• Attends all staff meetings as well as meetings both onsite and off-site as required by study.
• Serves as mentor for new staff members.
• Other duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in basic science or related field. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

License:

• Must have a current Kansas RN license upon hire and throughout duration of employment.

Work Experience:

• 2 years prior research or related experience.
• Experience with regulations governing clinical research (CFR, GCP, HIPAA).
• Experience with study budgets, contracts and grant applications.
• Presentation experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master's degree, experience in clinical research preferably in Cardiology trials.

Work Experience:

• Cardiovascular research experience.
• 3 years of research experience.
• Experience using medical terminology.

Skills:

• Detail oriented.
• Interpersonal communication skills.
• Organizational and communication skills.

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.

Employee Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Rate Type:

Salary

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.

Pay Range:

$65, $99,000.00

Minimum

$65,000.00

Midpoint

$82,000.00

Maximum

$99,

Application Instructions:

To learn more and apply online, please visit or go to and search for position number JR

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:

The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at

Benefits:

KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

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