Clinical Research Coord RN

Orlando Health

Department: Traumatic Brain Inj Research

Shift: Day / Full Time    

Location: ORMC 

Title:  Clinical Research Coord II

Summary: Develop, coordinate, and implement research and administrative strategies essential to the management of clinical trials research. 

Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers. Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions.

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ORLANDO HEALTH - BENEFITS & PERKS:

Competitive Pay

• Evening, nights, and weekend shift differentials offered for qualifying positions.

All Inclusive Benefits (start day one)

• Student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, FREE college education programs, retirement savings, paid paternity leave, fertility benefits, back up elder and childcare, pet insurance, PTO/Holidays, and more for full time and part time employees.

Forbes Recognizes Orlando Health as a Best-In-State Employer

• Forbes has named Orlando Health as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2021. Orlando Health is the top healthcare organization in the Metro Orlando area to make the prestigious list. "We are proud to be named once again as a best place to work," said Karen Frenier, VP (HR). "This achievement reflects our positive culture and efforts to ensure that all team members feel respected, supported and valued.

Employee-centric

• Orlando Health has been selected as one of the "Best Places to Work in Healthcare" by Modern Healthcare.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate multi-site or large-scale clinical trials research studies conducted by a supervising principal investigator(s) in support of activities that meet objectives of assigned research protocol(s).

• Assesses patients for protocol eligibility and communicates findings to investigator/physician.

• Coordinates the implementation of protocol procedures.

• Operates specialized equipment as needed in assigned area, if applicable.

• Assesses and monitors patient responses and adverse reactions; reports same to accountable sources.

• Provides appropriate patient and family education.

• Completes a variety of reports, documents, and correspondence for regulatory agencies, participating clinical trial sites and for internal purposes.

• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare staff to ensure adherence to FDA and protocol guidelines; identify potential problems and/or inconsistencies and take action as appropriate.

• Assist in the preparation and submission of amendments to clinical trials protocols to the IRB.

• Provides educational in-services as needed.

• Promotes interdepartmental cooperation and coordination for each protocol.

• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.

• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Other Related Functions

• Assists in the development of treatment orders for active studies, to be reviewed by the treating physician.

• Assists the research team in preparing for site audits.

• Attends appropriate departmental and/or corporate meetings

• Attends study group and investigator meetings as required.

• Demonstrates ability in using computer software specific to department.

Education/Training
Must meet one of the following:

• Bachelor's degree in health-related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness
or Health Information Management); or

• Associate degree in related field (i.e., Healthcare Administration, Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Health & Wellness or Health
Information Management) and one (1) year of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition to the requirements
listed in the Experience section); or

• Graduate of an accredited allied health program and one (1) year of clinical research or healthcare experience (in addition
to the requirements listed in the Experience section).

Licensure/Certification

• Registered Nurse or LPN

• All RNs and other Clinical Research Coordinators involved in direct patient care may be required to be licensed by the
  medical director.
• Must be eligible for Certified Research Coordinator CCRC/CCRP by the Association of Research Professionals or SOCRA
  (Society of Clinical Research Associates within one year of hire.
  
  • BLS/Healthcare Provider certification required.

Experience

• Must have (2) year of clinical research experience.