What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clin Research Nurse Coord I position at medstar?
Under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI) and within the scope of nursing practice, the competent Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I (CRNC I) with moderate supervision, assesses, plans and implements and evaluates the nursing care of potential research participants from pre-screening through study exit. Position functions under the direction of an experienced nurse to provide patient care relevant to the protocol, while using professional judgment and sound decision making. The CRNC I demonstrates professional accountability and responsibility for nursing practice, and coordinates care delivery with the principal investigator and other members of the clinical research teams and family. Gains perspective from planning own actions based on conscious, abstract, and analytical thinking, and helps to achieve greater efficiency and organization. The CRNC I is responsible for the implementation of their assigned portfolio of studies, which may include but not limited to IRB applications and related forms, data collection forms, patient screening and enrollment, verification of investigative procedures to accomplish research goals, and preparation of reports.