Submission for the position: Research RN Pulmonary - (Job Number: 24003263)

Facility: Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Dalla
Department: Baylor Research Institute
Shift: Clinic Hours 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm Monday - Friday
Status: Full Time
JOB SUMMARY
Baylor Scott & White Health is looking for an experienced RN to work with our research team in Dallas. The Research RN coordinates and conducts advanced interventional clinical trials involving devices and/or drugs. The Research RN assists the Department by administering study drugs and conducting certain assessments. The Research RN duties also include administrative tasks like scheduling patients, emails, phone calls with patients, data entry, attending team meetings, protocol review, supply inventory, etc.
Experience in Research is preferred. Experience in a hospital or clinic setting is required.
The Research Nurse 1 learns to assist various Principal Investigators (PIs), through delegated authority, with conducting clinical trials per federal, state and institutional guidelines, while learning the responsibilities during all phases of trials including pre-study implementation through study closure are included in the scope of this position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE

• Coordinates the implementation of various protocols for assigned research projects with appropriate departments throughout the organization while under the mentorship of a research head by interacting with PIs and clinical managers/supervisors, providing in-service education for healthcare professionals and working with Pharmacy to ensure a smooth project flow.
• Learns to review new protocols and other materials provided by study sponsors, and gives input to the PIs and managers, as applicable, regarding nursing and research issues in order to resolve financial and clinical feasibility.
• Learns to screen patients for eligibility in assigned clinical trials in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standards.
• Assists in coordinating research subject's consent and entry into appropriate research studies ensuring that all inclusion and exclusion criteria are met.
• Helps ensure that all study related activities are complete including returning supplies, returning unused stock of study drug/devices, and confirming that all queries are complete
• Assists with preparing Institutional Review Board final reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of departmental functions through reading literature, attending workshops, seminars and conferences, and by participating in professional organizations.
• Learns to utilize Study Assistant Clinical Trials Management System per departmental requirements.
• Assists in conducting audits of research studies to check the accuracy, integrity and consistency of the research studies.

KEY SUCCESS FACTORS

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer Skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage time delicate projects in order to meet deadlines.
• Excellent ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Associate'
- EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Registered Nurse (RN)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.