Clinical Research Nurse (Research Projects) Details

Clinical Research Nurse (Research Projects)

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia - Philadelphia, PA 19146

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job Type:LOC_MAIN-Main Hospital Req ID: 82383Shift: DaysEmployment Status: Regular - Full Time Job SummaryThe Center for Pediatric Resuscitation’s mission is to discover, establish, implement, disseminate, sustain and assess evidence-based resuscitation guidelines and pioneer new interventions that improve survival and quality of life for infants, children and their families. We are an interdisciplinary team of experts in resuscitation and implementation science who aim to provide extraordinary clinical care, pioneer translational research, and lead exceptional training in an effort to save more lives.We are looking for passionate well-rounded individuals with distinguished organizational, communication, time management, and critical thinking skills. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator IIwill work directly with the clinical and research faculty and staff to facilitate objectives for a number of studies and clinical initiatives working in both a team and independent setting. As an integral member of the team, and in compliance with all regulatory, institutional, and departmental requirements, the CRNC will assist with the oversight and day-to-day coordination of local and multicenter resuscitation quality improvement (QI) and research projects.Principal responsibilities for many of the local and multicenter initiatives:

• Oversight of data collection, entry and analysis and ensuring data quality and integrity throughout the life of the project.
• Serve as liaison between frontline clinicians during data collection, project staff and the program managers and directors, and research team to gain a better understanding of progress, program issues and project developments.
• Supervision of training, data collection and enrollment at the clinical site, prepare reviews, capture data and assist clinical sites with performing CQI for any missed enrollments.
• Coordinate and interface with the IRB, CHOP Research Institute Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) and Office of Tech Transfer to assist with protocol submissions, sub-award contracts, and data use agreements.
• Coordinate with local and site investigators to facilitate and execute publication plans appropriate to the research findings.
• Coordinate, manage, and assist in facilitation of all regularly scheduled team meetings and conference calls
• Assisting with annual progress reports and preparing periodic updates to CHOP, Critical Care Medicine, The Center and associated multicenter collaboratives.
• Occasional to frequent travel to clinical conferences or partner institutions for initiation, setup and ongoing support, as required.

Link below to learn more about the centerhttps://www.chop.edu/centers-programs/center-pediatric-resuscitation/about Job Responsibilities

• Facilitates and participates in the following research activities: screening, enrollment, obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, data entry and clarification, preparation of relevant data sets and/or databases.
• Participates in direct patient care only within the scope of assigned clinical research protocols. Educate, coach, and assist in the development of other Research Coordinators, Research Assistants, students and volunteers.
• Assists in new protocol development. Participates in CQI activities and may facilitate research portion of divisional CQI meetings. Completes Quality Improvement Reviews within the department as assigned.
• Assists with grant and budget preparation.
• Communicates directly with Divisional Research Manager, PIs, and divisional research team. Reports on status of studies under his/her direction. Must be able to frequently interact in a supportive and optimistic manner with physicians, nurses, patients, subjects, families, The CHOP Research Institute, and support staff.

Required Licenses, Certifications, RegistrationsRN - Registered Nurse ACRP (within 24 months) Required Education and ExperienceRequired Education: Graduate of an NLN-accredited School of Nursing
According to the CMS (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services) a copy of Diploma or transcript is required as proof of academic achievement for all non-laboratory personnel performing non-waived POC testing
Required Experience: Two (2) years clinical nursing experience. Preferred Education, Experience & Cert/LicPreferred Education: Bachelor’s DegreePreferred Experience:

• Two (2) to five (5) years of clinical nursing experience
• Two (2) years clinical research experience
• Pediatric and/or ICU nursing experience
• Previous supervisory experience

Additional Technical Requirements

• Working knowledge of computers
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate effectively
• Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability to change
• Acts as a professional role model in all aspects of performance

All CHOP employees who work in a patient building or who provide patient care are required to receive an annual influenza vaccine unless they are granted a medical or religious exemption.Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for its patients, family members, visitors and employees. In an effort to achieve this goal, employment at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, other than for positions with regularly scheduled hours in New Jersey, is contingent upon an attestation that the job applicant does not use tobacco products.Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, disability or protected veteran status.VEVRAA Federal Contractor/Seeking priority referrals for protected veterans. Please contact our hiring official with any referrals or questions.CHOP Careers ContactTalent Acquisition2716 South Street, 6th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19146