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Organization: Cardiovascular Med CRE
Job Summary: Assures the integrity and quality of clinical research trials are maintained under occasional guidance. Plans and implements recruitment procedures, manages enrollment of the trial, and ensures compliance with protocols.
Department Summary: The Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) is committed to understanding, preventing, and treating cardiovascular disease through groundbreaking research, exceptional patient care, and training the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular medicine.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Possesses knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research and incorporation of them in the conduct of research and care of participants.
- Proficiently prepares and processes new research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications, and adverse events.
- Perform administrative duties for trials, including but not limited to: procuring equipment, preparing documentation, and packaging and shipping medications.
- Utilize nursing skills to perform procedures, deliver individualized care, and abide by research protocols. If problems arise, identify and implement solutions, assuring goals are met.
- Perform the procedures required of each study protocol, understanding standard of care versus research. Continually assess the need for additional protections for research participants.
- Recruit and identify the eligibility of candidates, regularly assessing them to ensure continued eligibility for participation. Troubleshoot trial recruitment strategies to ensure trials are completed in a timely manner.
- Provide education and training to appropriate personnel and participants in research specific methodology and procedures.
- Utilize knowledge of disease processes to observe for and report adverse events to the principal investigator and all regulatory authorities as required by protocol, policies, and procedures and regulations.
- The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
- Scientific Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of different scientific studies including but not limited Biomedical, Applied, and Physical.
- Regulatory Compliance (Novice): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and applies them in difficult, stressful, and complex situations.
- Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Nursing Patient Education (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
- Care Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of direct responsibility.
- Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical questions.
Our Nursing Philosophy: We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care, education, and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families, and communities reach excellent health and well-being.
As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications:
LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others
Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
1 year
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled
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