Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC033021 Neurology Clinical Research Operations

Summary:

Neurology Clinical Research - RN license required - Mon-Fri (40 hrs/wk)

The Clinical Research Nurse Supervisor is responsible for managing day-to-day operations of complex research teams including the critical care service lines. Plans, develops, and manages high level clinical trials and associated administrative activities of a large, complex medical research study or group of studies. Supervises nursing and/or technical research support staff engaged in the carrying out of high level research and clinical protocols ensuring efficient workflow and adequate care and treatment of research participants. Develops budgets, operating procedures, and funding mechanisms, and coordinates the procurement and installation of required facilities, equipment, and materials. Oversees and performs the recruitment, data collection and treatment of research subjects.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Recommended Education:

Required Work Experience:

Related Field - 5 years of experience

Recommended Work Experience:

Direct - 2 years of experience

Required Certifications:

1 of the following certifications is required - , RN License (AR or Compact State) - Arkansas State Board of Nursing (ASBN)

Recommended Certifications:

Certified Clinical Reseach Coordinator (CCRC) - Academy of Clinical Research Professionals, Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) - Society of Clinical Research Associates

Description

1. Develops work plans used to achieve research goals and performance metrics for high complexity clinical trials in collaboration with the Principal Investigator(s). Provides technical oversight, direction, and support to team to ensure coordination of clinical trial services.

2. Evaluates team performance and assists with the definition and maintenance of internal processes. Fulfills customer service standards and participates in the resolution of operational and customer service escalations. Serves as a champion of enterprise-wide culture, influencing culture change to support divisional objectives.

3. Assists with the facilitation of communications to the organization on research related projects and topics. Maintains effective working relationships with peers, stakeholders and leadership across the organization.

4. Assigns and reviews work, provides clinical and procedural instruction to on-the-job or formal and complex training of team members. Evaluates performance of team members, providing continuous feedback. Manages discipline and performance issues. Hires and terminates team members. Identifies resource needs and develops recommendations for meeting such needs.

5. Contributes to and/or manages resource allocation, budgets and financial performance for assigned programs and/or studies.

6. Oversees the collection, compilation, documentation, review and quality assurance of research data. Serves as a high-level subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders regarding protocol requirements, problem-solving programs, processes and best practices for intricate and muti-faceted clinical trials and complex disease states.

7. Plans and manages complex research-related activities and ensures work is performed according to research protocol as defined per contract, sponsor, organizational standards, and/or Institutional Review Board (IRB) guidelines.

8. Accountable for the development, implementation, maintenance and adherence to more complex, high level research strategies, policies, procedures and best practices. Provides consultation, liaison, and administrative coordination between investigators and ancillary departments and service lines, research subjects, sponsoring organizations, and/or regulating bodies; identifies and addresses problems, facilitates audits, and corrects deficiencies.

9. Contributes to the development, maintenance and delivery of technical orientation and ongoing training. Accountable for ensuring credentialing requirements of team members are met and maintained.

10. Assists with the review and revision of clinical policies and procedures relevant to clinical trials. Ensures the application of best practices in tandem with clinical trial protocols.

11. Performs other duties as assigned

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