Clinical Research Specialist-RN - Research/Projects - Sharp Mary Birch - FT 0.9 - 8hr Days

Sharp · San Diego · $59,610–$76,910 (stated in the posting)

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The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices. 

• Bachelor's Degree BSN or BS and health related field Or
• Associate's Degree in Nursing
• 3 Years relevant clinical experience as an RN.
• 3 Years prior clinical research experience.
• California Registered Nurse (RN) - CA Board of Registered Nursing -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

• Master's Degree Health related field
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC-ACRP) - The Association of Clinical Research Professionals -PREFERRED

• Communication and Teamwork
  Screens, recruits, and evaluates patients for participation in studies per research protocols.
  Acts as a liaison between the patients, hospital, physicians and study personnel during implementation of assigned studies.
  Validates understanding of coordination of plan of care and is responsive to questions or concerns of interdisciplinary team members, study sponsors, study personnel, etc.
  Coordinates scheduling of patient visits, study procedures, and sponsor site visits.
  Participates and documents telephone communications between the investigative (research) site, study sponsors, and site coordinator conference calls.
  Coordinates and communicates progress of research protocols.
  Validates patients' and families' understanding of plan care.
• Evaluates Results of Active Research Studies
  Evaluates the patient at research study visits and communicates findings to the physician investigator.
  Conducts or delegates chart reviews to evaluate compliance with and results of study.
  Supervises completion of principal investigators and sponsor's research data queries per deadlines.
  Provides clinical research monitors with required documents per site visit.
  Prepares long-term storage for study records after research study is completed.
• Patient and Family Advocate
  Validates patient's understanding of study protocols and objectives.
  Assists the patient with study-related requirements and procedures.
  Participates in the informed consent process.
  Considers patient's perspective about research studies, procedures, problems and issues, responding appropriately to their needs.
  Patients' perceive as responsive, caring and effective.
  Promotes the experience of participating in an out-patient or in-patient research study requiring RN scope of practice.
• Promotes and Advocate Research in Discovery of Best Practices
  Knowledgeable regarding current clinical practices, treatment applications, and protocols (including eligibility criteria).
  Contributes to evaluating desirability and feasibility of participating in new research studies by representing Sharp Clinical Research programs.
  Reviews all proposed research protocols submitted to Women and Infants' Research Forum to evaluate study design, sampling, scientific merit, logistic considerations, and research appropriateness.
  Provides consultation and training for other investigators (physicians, nurses, etc.) regarding study design, sample size calculations, statistical analysis, data collection techniques, and scientific writing. Implements patient recruitment strategies.
  Elicits and shares research study updates and results, interfacing with investigators and site coordinators at participating institutions nationwide.
• Proposes, Designs, and Initiates Independent Perinatal Research
  Utilizes advanced research and statistical analysis expertise to perform sample size and power calculations, statistical analysis, and interpretation of research findings.
  Conducts independent research studies as principal investigator.
  summarizes, presents research findings, and/or submits publications as independent investigator.
• Research Study Implementation
  Assists the investigator in obtaining the required contracted patient enrollment for each study, using the protocol's inclusion/exclusion criteria.
  Validates clinical staff's understanding of responsibilities related to research protocol implementation and documentation.
  Monitors implementation of study protocols per IRB standards and study parameters, including studies primarily assigned to another research nurse.
  Dispenses and controls all research study drugs per FDA regulations.
  Performs study-specific procedures or supervises the performance of specific procedures to meet protocol requirements (e.g., EKG, treadmill, phlebotomy, and hospital procedures).
  Supervises completion or and/or maintains current, accurate flow sheets, case reports, databases, and study logs (e.g., screening, enrollment, and drug dispensing/drug return logs).
  Documents and communicates adverse events per research protocols and regulatory standards. Acts as a protocol resource person for specialists and clinical staff participating in research studies.

• Demonstrates expertise and good clinical practice techniques.
• Uses appropriate medical terminology.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to utilize advanced clinical research methodology and data analysis techniques.
• Demonstrates excellent documentation skills.
• Demonstrates a friendly, positive and caring approach towards clients served.
• Advanced clinical skills relevant to assigned research.
• Demonstrates good decision-making abilities.
• Displays advanced written and verbal communication skills.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

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