Registered Nurse- Research Coordinator Dermatology (Full-Time) Days-Detroit

GENERAL SUMMARY: 

Using established procedures, utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide, delegate, supervise and document care and teaching of patients and family. Works collaboratively with the principal investigator to ensure that the objectives of the established research protocol are met and in compliance with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and sponsor guidelines. Identifies and recruits patients into study protocols and provides ongoing education and emotional support to patients. Demonstrates clinical competence. Reports to Principal Investigator/Administrative Leadership.

Location: Detroit (One Ford Place & New Center One)-No remote work

Hours: Monday-Friday 8 hours a day (hours will be scheduled between 7AM-5PM) 

Benefits: Full-Time

Physical Assessment: 

Performs physical assessment on patient as determined necessary and/or designated by the research protocol/principal investigator. 

Identify, evaluate, and recruit patients into the study protocol.

Psycho-Social Assessment: 

Performs assessment to ensure protocol eligibility criteria are met. 

Assessment includes: Health habits (smoking, alcohol use, dietary, drugs); Safety issues (safety of home, driving, seat belts); Availability of support systems (family network, coping mechanisms). 

Provides for psychological, social, and educational support to patients and their significant others throughout the course of protocol participation.

Diagnosis: 

Reviews patient medical record and interpret medical findings. 

Reviews labs and diagnostic studies and notifies provider/principal investigator of abnormal results.

Clinical Practice: 

Seeks to understand and incorporate both safe practices and evidence-based practices into daily nursing care. 

Verify that all required evaluations, procedures and eligibility criteria are performed prior to patient acceptance into the research protocol. Collaboratively participates in the ongoing informed consent process as stipulated by federal regulations. 

Assures that registration processes and informed consent have been completed prior to the initiation of protocol treatment.

In collaboration with principal investigator initiates treatment on protocol in accordance with the registration process.

Quality Assurance: 

Provides complete documentation of patient status throughout the study protocol participation. 

Coordinate/participate I the Institute Review Board (IRB) process for new protocol submissions, amendments, renewals, revisions, adverse events, and final reports. 

Participates in departmental/divisional Quality Assessment and Quality Improvement Programs. 

Maintains compliance with regulatory standards regarding practice, environment, and documentation.

Research: 

May coordinate/participate in contract and budget negotiations with the sponsor and research office. 

Monitor budgets to ensure that funds are allocated appropriately. 

Coordinate/participate in the preparation of sponsor initiated site visits including: 

Scheduling the visit 

Preparing research materials Notifying participants Assist monitor during the site visit 

Complete follow-up from visit findings 

Maintains accurate records of all study supplies, including study drugs/devices, supplies, laboratory kits, shipping items, and any other items that have been dispensed to study participants. 

Participate in research meetings to identify and/or relate research-related issues and provide for appropriate solutions. 

Provide input as requested during the audit process to clarify and/or resolve any discrepancies or conflicting data.

Education:

 Inform, educate and in-service other research personnel and clinicians regarding overall protocol requirements and on a per patient basis as necessary. 

Enhances personal professional development through the review of current literature, attendance at educational programs, and participation in professional organizations.

Upholds goals, policies, procedures, and expectations of Henry Ford Medical Group (HFMG). 

Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, Quality Assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control standards. 

Supports the mission, vision, and values of HFMG. Performs other related duties as required.