Responsible for supporting clinical research as coordinator for multiple research studies and clinical trials within inpatient and outpatient care units. Serves in an expanded role to assess the appropriateness of patients for clinical research protocols. Under the direction of the physician, sees patients in the clinic and hospital to collect data required for the research protocols.
Job Duties Participates in assessing feasibility of clinical research opportunities, including protocol and population assessments.Assists in preparation of submissions for Institutional Review Board consideration and provides oversight for all reporting obligations.Develops the research informed consent document in compliance with all applicable regulations.Responsible for conduct of the clinical trial, including but not limited to recruitment, screening, enrollment, follow-up, and retention of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.Maintains responsibility for investigational drug and device accountability.Monitors study finances to comply with study-specific budget.Direct patient care in the context of the study protocol.Administers and monitors investigational drugs and devices as directed by the investigator and clinician within the scope of professional license or certification.Administers appropriate scales or other clinical measurements as needed within the scope of professional license or certification.Reviews medical records of patients, interviews patients and collaborates with investigators and clinicians to assess the appropriateness of patients for clinical trial enrollment.Collaborates with nursing staff and research personnel to incorporate all details of research protocol forms study related patient care within the scope of professional license or certification.Provides education to subjects and family on specific research protocols, potential risks, benefits, and reporting of health events.Serves as a liaison between the principal investigator and the study sponsor for adapting a multi-center protocol to the specific local environment.Serves as site representative during sponsor initiated study audits.Serves as a liaison between the principal investigator and outside regulatory agencies.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Hours: 8:00a-4:30p
Weekends: None
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Full benefits (health, dental and vision) starting on day oneThree medical plan choices, including an expanded network for out-of-area employees and dependentsPre-tax savings plans with healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSA) and a health savings account (HSA)Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage401(k) plan that includes automatic Geisinger contributionsGenerous paid time off (PTO) plan that allows you to accrue time quicklyUp to $5,000 in tuition reimbursement per calendar yearMyHealth Rewards wellness program to improve your health while earning a financial incentiveFamily-friendly support including adoption and fertility assistance, parental leave pay, military leave pay and a free Care.com membership with discounted backup care for your loved onesEmployee Assistance Program (EAP): Referrals for childcare, eldercare, & pet care. Access free legal guidance, mental health visits, work-life support, digital self-help tools and more.Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, identity theft protection, universal life and pet and legal insurance Education Graduate from Specialty Training Program- (Required) Experience Minimum of 3 years-Nursing (Preferred) Certification(s) and License(s) Licensed Practical Nurse - Default Issuing Body Skills Communication; Multitasking; Organizing; Research Regulatory Environment; Teamwork About GeisingerFounded more than 100 years ago by Abigail Geisinger, the system now includes ten hospital campuses, a 550,000-member health plan, two research centers and the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine. With nearly 24,000 employees and more than 1,700 employed physicians, Geisinger boosts its hometown economies in Pennsylvania by billions of dollars annually. Learn more at geisinger.org or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and InclusionGeisinger values who you are, where you are from, and where you are going. We seek out people of various backgrounds and cultures with unique abilities, non-traditional career paths and ambitious aspirations. We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status. Read more about Our Commitment to Inclusive Recruiting.
Our Vision & ValuesEverything we do is about making better health easier for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities.
KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves.
EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence.
LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow.
INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.
SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family.
Our BenefitsWe offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and prescription coverage.