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RN Study Coord Day AD/DIP Job

Date: Mar 5, 2010

Location: Rochester, MN, US

Description

The RN Study Coordinator is accountable for the coordination and delivery of nursing care, including direct patient care, research participant/family education in clinical and research settings. Managing and/or participating in all phases of the research process. Supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the research participant and family, as appropriate. The American Nurses Association (ANA) Standards of Care and Professional Performance provide a basis for practice. Understands and advocates for human subject rights. Work is primarily self-directed with guidance from the staff physicians and/or principal investigators. Participates in evaluating. designing, organizing, and monitoring protocols; assists with grant applications, abstracts, posters, and manuscripts; and plans for and participates in staff education in areas where protocols will be carried out. Assesses research participants, investigates abnormal patterns of adverse events and laboratory results, and reports appropriately. Interacts with other departments to develop systems/procedures for coordinating phases of study protocols that comply with regulatory laws and institutional guidelines for study data collection, storage, retrieval, and participant medical tests and procedures. The phase I RN administers investigational agents in the context of the clinical trial and obtains blood and other biologic samples from research subjects in the trial. This is a dynamic work environment with a multidisciplinary team. (009124)

Department: Medical Oncology - Phase I

Basic Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Current Minnesota RN license, or license deemed acceptable by the Minnesota State Board of Nursing.

Other Qualifications: Experience in chemotherapy administration required. Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) competency. Prefer extensive knowledge of research study design, development, and disease process. Certification from an appropriate accredited certifying body (e.g. ACRP or SOCRA) is preferred. Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication as well as interpersonal skills. Must be able to use critical thinking skills. Knowledge and proficiency in data management, statistical methods, computer-related systems and hardware, and software configurations are preferred at onset, but can be acquired within two years of acceptance. Ability to adapt to unpredictable situations within the clinical and/or research settings. Mayo Clinic employees are asked to attach up to 3 of their most recent performance evaluations in order to be considered for this position.

Benefit Eligibility: Yes

Posting Begin Date: February 4, 2010

Posting End Date: Until Filled

Employment Type: Non-exempt

Hours/2-Weeks: 80 Hours/2-Weeks

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shift: Days

Building: Gonda

Salary: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $24.90 per hour.

Staffing Contact: Connie Carlin


Nearest Major Market: Rochester MN
Job Segments: Healthcare, Medical Research, Nursing


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