What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Research Nurse - LPN (RGH Research Institute) position at Rochester Regional Health Careers?
SUMMARY :Coordinates and facilitates clinical research activities with the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute (RGHRI). Ensures research is done in accordance with RGHRI, RRH, IRB, sponsor and governmental regulations. Conducts research-related clinical procedures. Maintains physical and electronic records.
STATUS: Open
LOCATION: Rochester General Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Research Institute
SCHEDULE: Days
Minimum Qualifications:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent 2-4 years of experience preferred
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills
- Current licensure in the State of New York
- Valid NYS driver license as referenced in RRHS Fleet Program
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and work collaboratively with both research scientists and clinical site personnel (clinical
providers and nurses) in patient subject recruitment, consenting, record maintenance and research sample acquisition and transportation. - Ability to interact well with pediatric patients and patients’ families.
- Ability to retrieve non-invasive research specimens (eg, nasal wash, phlebotomy) and assist physician or advanced practitioner in clinical research procedures (e.g., tympanocentesis in ambulatory setting).
- Ensures study data are collected accurately, and maintained in an orderly and easily retrievable manner.
- Able to quickly reconcile data and answer data queries.
- Comfort with both “paper charts” and electronic medical record (EPIC system).
- Coordination with both information technology staff and research staff in maintenance of database
systems. - Assist the Director and Assistant Director of the RGHRI in outreach activities to clinical sites, IRB
approvals, grant processes, and data reporting to sponsors, to funding institutions, and in manuscripts. - Maintenance of appropriate job- and profession-specific certifications and credentialing.
- Travel between local research sites (urban and suburban Rochester).
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
PAY RANGE: $23.75 - $29.75
Salary : $24 - $30
