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Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery

Inova Health System

Falls Church, Virginia

You'll give investigational medications and assess study patients at clinic visits for side effects, then tell the treating investigator what you find.

Posted Sep 28

Shift and hours
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM This role will be full-time, Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Unit and setting
Surgery clinical research at Inova Fairfax Hospital · Hospital Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery to join the team.
License
RN license RN with VA licenseRN license issued by Virginia
Term
Permanent This role will be full-time, Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.Full-time

Do you qualify?

License
RN license issued by Virginia RN with VA license Check your license
Certification
CRC or CRN certification after 2 years of clinical research experience CRC or CRN Certification after 2 years clinical research experience
Certification
Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association
Education
BSN or associate degree in nursing Education : BSN or AD.
Education
If hired with an AD, complete BSN within 24 months of startAfter hire · Complete BSN within 24 months of start Complete BSN within 24 months of start date.
Experience
3 years of nursing experience Experience : 3 years nursing including at least 2 years clinical research experience
Experience
At least 2 years clinical research experience

Preferred

Experience
Recent drug and/or device clinical trial support recently supported drug and/or device clinical trials
Also asks
Recent nursing experience with a strong clinical background
Also asks
Knowledge of research regulations knowledge of research regulations
Also asks
Some trial budgeting experience Some trial budgeting experience is a plus.
Also asks
Collaborative team player
Also asks
Proactive and curious, willing to contribute beyond research duties Proactive, curious, and willing to contribute beyond immediate research responsibilities

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsMedical, dental and vision coverageoffering medical, dental and vision coverage
  • BenefitsTeam member wellness programa robust team member wellness program
  • BenefitsRetirement match on the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting day oneInova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • BenefitsUp to $5,250 per year in education assistanceoffering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance
  • BenefitsUp to $10,000 for student loansup to $10,000 for student loans
  • Benefits25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions per person per year, at no cost, for you, your spouse/partner and your childrenoffering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
More benefits (8)
  • BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
  • BenefitsPaid parental leavepaid parental leave
  • BenefitsFlexible work schedulesflexible work schedules
  • BenefitsRemote and hybrid career opportunitiesremote and hybrid career opportunities
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions, starting on first day
  • Tuition assistance up to $5,250 per year
  • Student loan assistance up to $10,000
  • Mental health coaching or therapy: 25 sessions per person per year at no cost

The role and schedule

Day to day
Investigational medication administration
Day to day
Side-effect assessments at clinic visits performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine the presence of side effects
Day to day
Study patient education on dosing and disease treatment Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
Day to day
Protocol compliance during study procedures Ensures proper protocol elements and requirements are met during study procedures.
Day to day
Investigational product development oversight and regulatory requirements Oversees investigational products development process and applies key regulatory requirements
Hours stated
Full-time, Monday – Friday; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Weekends
No weekends

The workplace

Inova Health System
Health system employer

A Northern Virginia health system where nursing runs on Epic, 12-hour day, night, and mid shifts, and standing Acute Care and Critical Care float pools. Inova Fairfax Medical Campus and Mount Vernon Hospital hold ANCC Magnet recognition, and Ashley Virts…

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Original listing

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Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 – Surgery to join the team. This role will be full-time, Monday – Friday; 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D. C. metro area and the nation. Featured

Benefits

Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.

Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities . Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 – Surgery Job

Responsibilities

Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment. Delineates and defines the physiological status of the patient. Assesses the educational, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient/significant other/family.

Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine the presence of side effects; notifies treating investigator of findings/issues Performs nursing duties as assigned and relevant to credentials and research study needs Ensures proper protocol elements and requirements are met during study procedures. Anticipates and mitigates the potential for protocol non-compliance. Ensures subject safety, related documentation and reporting.

Escalates when needed and minimizes risks. Oversees investigational products development process and applies key regulatory requirements, executes Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-related clinical study activities and non-GCP-related clinical study activities, and documents data in accordance with ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles. May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within six months from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 24 months of start date.

Experience

3 years nursing including at least 2 years clinical research experience Certification/

Licensure

CRC or CRN Certification after 2 years clinical research experience; Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; RN with VA license

Preferred Qualifications

Experience

Recent nursing experience with a strong clinical background; recently supported drug and/or device clinical trials; well-rounded clinical research experience, knowledge of research regulations. Some trial budgeting experience is a plus. Other : Collaborative team player; Proactive, curious, and willing to contribute beyond immediate research responsibilities; Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to support broader team and research needs

What's around it?

In Falls Church, VA

Falls Church, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about the same as the US average

Median rent
$2,190/mo
Household income
$143,262/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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