Unclassified

Bon Secours - Midlothian, VA

Full-time - Mid Level

Midlothian, VA

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety, and cost-effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites, and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. The Registered Nurse - RN - Research Manager will serve as the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator for the Bon Secours Liver Institute of Richmond, with occasional support during emergencies for the Liver Institute of Hampton Roads research site. This position involves enrolling patients in research studies, associating visits, appointments, and admissions with research studies, and reviewing charges to determine billing responsibilities. The RN Research Manager will also be responsible for project management, including reviewing site feasibility surveys, assisting with budget preparations, and organizing clinical research observational and data collection studies. In this role, the RN Research Manager will act as a liaison between the Cancer Institute, hospital departments, and sponsoring agencies for multiple clinical trials, ensuring adherence to study regulations and adequate patient care. The position requires setting up and maintaining processes for ordering tests for patients enrolled in clinical trials, coordinating patient recruitment, and preparing necessary documentation for clinical trials. The RN Research Manager will also interact with physicians, coordinators, and clinical trial sponsors regarding patient care and related issues, ensuring that all records related to adverse events are maintained and reported as required. Additionally, the RN Research Manager will assist in identifying patients for eligibility in treatment protocols, schedule appointments, and educate patients about their treatment options and the side effects of medications. The role also includes working closely with the pharmacy on the dispensation of investigational products and providing direct patient care, including triaging patient calls and arranging special procedures for patients enrolled in clinical trials. As studies close, the RN Research Manager will be involved in the completion and close-out of clinical trials, ensuring all necessary documentation is finalized and submitted appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Enroll patients in research studies and associate visits/appointments/admissions with research studies.
• Review site feasibility surveys and assist with budget preparations for new research.
• Organize and monitor clinical research observational and data collection studies.
• Serve as a liaison between the Cancer Institute, hospital departments, and sponsoring agencies for multiple clinical trials.
• Coordinate patient recruitment and prepare inclusion/exclusion criteria checklists.
• Set up source documents utilizing electronic Case Report Forms (eCRFs) and other materials to ensure proper recording of data.
• Interact with physicians, coordinators, clinical trials sponsors, and other organizations regarding patient care and related issues.
• Complete CRFs and other documents at the time data is collected or immediately after data becomes available.
• Obtain physician investigator's signature on CRFs, test results, and other documents as required.
• Review adverse events and other data with the Physician Investigator and ensure documentation is maintained as required.
• Participate in pre-site qualification meetings, site selection meetings, interim monitoring visits, audits, and investigator meetings.
• Complete paperwork and submit initial protocols and consents to IRB for review.
• Supervise the work of Clinical Research Assistants and other clinical coordinators.
• Assist PI and Sub-Investigator(s) in identifying patients for possible eligibility for treatment protocols.
• Educate patients concerning the natural history of cancer and its complications.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Virginia.
• Experience in clinical research and project management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and external agencies.
• Knowledge of IRB processes and regulatory requirements for clinical trials.
• Experience with patient recruitment and enrollment in clinical studies.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Clinical Research Coordination (CCRC) or Clinical Research Associate (CCRA).
• Experience with Epic or similar electronic health record systems.
• Familiarity with oncology clinical trials and treatments.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education support
• Employee wellness programs