Clinical Research Nurse

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title:

Clinical Research Nurse

Department:

Medical Oncology

Facility:

St. Francis Medical Center

Local System:

Bon Secours Richmond Health System

Reports to:

Oncology Research Supervisor

Direct reports:

None

FLSA:

Exempt

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the following sections as applicable. A good rule of thumb is to identify and list the essential functions first (III below), and then complete the remaining sections.

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Research Nurse is a competent clinician who utilizes the nursing process and current clinical knowledge to provide professional nursing care. Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient's physical, learning and psychosocial care. Coordinates clinical drug study protocols, using diverse clinical assessment and administrative skills and knowledge, to ensure that the appropriate data is compiled and reported, protocol and regulatory requirements are met, and study participants follow correct steps. Conducts study protocols in accordance with sponsor requirements, FDA, state regulations, and BSR policies and procedures. Provides appropriate clinical assessment of study patients to provide quality care throughout the study and follow up period. Confidentiality and accuracy of all study records will be ensured

Employment Qualifications

Skills and proficiency in applying principal, concepts and techniques which are central to the research process. Masters degree preferred Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills. Proficient in use of Windows based MSOffice (Word and Excel). Familiar with the use of standard office equipment. Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology. Experience in use of clinical trial protocols preferred. Demonstrates ability to coordinate and prioritize diverse tasks. Ability to interpret data, adapt and apply guidelines of research principals. Five years clinical or related experience. Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychosocial and path/physiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment and can competently perform the range of nursing techniques found in general nursing practice as normally acquired through completion of an accredited nursing program. Maintains CPR certification.

Essential Job Functions

• Participates in marketing with local physician groups to identify protocol candidates.

• Maintains a master list of all candidates, active, follow-up, and survival protocol patients. \

• Develops and maintains systems for data retrieval, submission, summary and analysis for in-house protocols.

• Maintains, organizes, and archives protocol charts.

• Interfaces with other disciplines to facilitate accurate and timely data submission.

• Contacts patients and physician offices to verify patient protocol compliance related to follow- up tests/exams as required by the protocol.

• Ensures, in collaboration with physicians that eligible patients are enrolled and that informed consent, pre-treatment evaluation and preparation of candidate patients is completed and properly documented.

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• Maintains accurate and up-to-date knowledge of various studies and participation requirements.

• Utilizes clinical experience and physical skills to delineate and define the physiological status of the patient. In addition, utilizes these skills to assess the educational , psychological and spiritual needs of the patient \significant other\family.

• Instructs patients and or significant other regarding treatments, surgical procedures, nursing plans, interventions and tests to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation.

• Explains and demonstrates home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care and rehabilitation.

• Clarifies and carries out physician's orders in a timely manner.

• Initiates and follows through with problem solving strategies that lead to resolution of patient care issues.

Operations

• Enroll patients in the Research study

• Associated visits, appointments and admissions with the research study (Utilizing the both the Reporting workbench report and within the patients chart)

• Review Charges via the Research Billing Report to determine which are billed to Insurance and which are billed to the research study

Special Note : The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care. This is a JCAHO requirement. Also include a notation about the age of the patient population served (see last sentence following):

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

• Please select patient population served : Provides patient care to adults, geriatrics

IV.Working Conditions

The individual performing this job may anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies regarding infection control.

Travel will be required between various offices

This section addresses the physical environment in which the work performed is beyond the employee's control and may adversely affect his or her physical and/or mental well-being.

Special Note : The following statement must be included in any position description if the employee may come into contact with human blood, body fluids and/or other potentially infectious materials in order to perform the job:

• The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Other examples of Working Conditions statements include:

• Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.

• Works in a patient care area where there is little exposure to dust, dirt, noise and the like.

• Travels outside the office in all weather conditions.

• Works in an area where there is potential radiation exposure, but is monitored by radiation badges.

Office Equipment Used

Telephone, a copier, a computer (keyboard, screen, printer)

Physical Requirements/Hazards

• Complete the following charts regarding physical requirements and hazards.

• Mark an X in the "Some" column if an incumbent will perform this activity less than 33% of the time; mark an X in the "Freq" column if an incumbent will perform this activity more than 33% of the time.

• Fill in the appropriate % of time in the "Work Position" column.

Activity

Some

Freq

Work Position %

Lift

0-50 lbs.

x

Sitting

80%

Carry

0-50 lbs.

x

Walking

10%

Push

0-50 lbs.

x

Standing

10%

Pull

0-50 lbs.

x

Stoop, Kneel

Crawl

Climb

Balance

Physical Requirements

Hazards

Mark with an X if this is a physical requirement for this job.

Mark with an X if this is a potential hazard for this job.

x

Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

x

Use of Latex Gloves

Perform shift work

Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

Maneuver weight of patients

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

x

Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder

Exposure to dust/fumes

Reach above shoulder

Exposure to potential electrical shock

x

Repetitive arm/hand movements

Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

x

Finger Dexterity

Exposure to high pitched noises

Color Vision

Exposure to communicable diseases

Acuity - far

Blood born pathogen exposure

x

Acuity - near

Gaseous risk exposure

Depth perception

On Call

Notice of Employment At Will

This document does not create an employment contract, and employment with Bon Secours Health System is "at will."

Nor is this document an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the essential and non-essential functions of the job at any time or require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). Management will attempt to give reasonable notice prior to revising a job function or requiring performance outside of this description.

Bon Secours Mission, Values, Customer Orientation and Continuous Quality Improvement Focus

It is the responsibility of all employees to learn and utilize continuous quality improvement principles in their daily work.

Consistent with the Company's Code of Conduct, all employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of the Sisters of Bon Secours by understanding each customer, treating each patient, staff member, and community in a dignified manner with respect, kindness, and understanding and subscribing to the organization's commitment to quality and service.

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Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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