Clinical Research Nurse

Company: Akron Childrens Hospital
Facility: Akron Childrens Hospital at Akron
Department: Clin Research/Akron Child Res

Position Description:
Organizes and participates in research studies according to Akron Childrens Research Center Standard of Practice guidelines. Coordination and management of assigned clinical research drug studies from inception to conclusion. Duties focus on clinical research. Recruit and enroll subjects into clinical trials through Akron Childrens Research Center, ensuring effective subject enrollment, development and utilization of study case records, accurate data collection, documentation, and organization, and exemplifying competence within the parameters of the clinical research coordinator role according to local and federal regulations and guidelines. Coordinate study activities with colleagues within Akron Childrens Hospital and sponsors and executes study protocols in accordance with governmental and institutional policies. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications Required:
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Ohio. BSN preferred and evidence of ability to assume responsibility of the advanced Clinical Nurse role. Minimum of 3- 5 years prior experience in pediatrics / adult medicine/or critical care experience nursing required. Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to function as part of a team, astute clinical assessment skills across all ages, highly developed planning time management and organizational skills, Experience in blood drawing (via venal puncture, picc line, central line and peripheral IV) and IV placement. Experience conducting clinical research highly desirable. CRC certification desirable; or willingness to become certified as a Clinical Research Coordinator when eligible. Must demonstrate computer competence including but not limited to Word /Excel be skilled with verbal and written communication and the ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Must be self motivated and self-directive; goal-oriented; able to actively participate as a team player. Must be willing to travel to off-campus research study sites and investigator meetings. Full time exempt Variable 3 years of experience required