Position Description

The Research Nursing Manager is responsible for overseeing nursing operations, including the Northside Hospital Heart Institute or Northside Hospital Cancer Institute  Research Network. This role will be responsible for the day-to-day management and oversight of the quality and validity of clinical research data and research patient care and will oversee the work of the Lead Research Coordinators, Clinical Research Nurses (CRN), the Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC), Data Management and regulatory staff.

 

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 

Oversee Cardiology or Oncology  research nursing and maintain awareness of all relevant clinical research projects. Ensure clinical and regulatory quality and integrity of research conducted. Develop and implement training programs for CRN, CRC, Data Management Staff and Regulatory staff. Establish a comprehensive orientation to introduce new employees to research and Northside. Develop training programs for GCP, FDA, NIH, Human Subject Protection and other necessary regulations. Ensure training on billing and other financial processes. Manage special projects to expand the capabilities of the Research Program or as assigned. Identifies the needs of those service areas and individuals served by the department and assists in the development of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to align with strategic initiatives. Serve as a member or leader of appropriate committees and work groups. Develop, implement, and analyze work flow procedures to maximize productivity and coordinate with other clinical areas to ensure system effectiveness. Prepare periodic reports of operations to include workload statistics and staffing needs; assists in development of workload standards and ongoing monitoring of standards to ensure adequate staff levels. Monitor all clinical research activity and maintain awareness of all clinical research projects. Develop, maintain, and evaluate SOPs for administering clinical research. Recruit, hire, orient, and evaluate performance of assigned personnel to assure that department is staffed with individuals who reflect behavior and performance consistent with the hospital’s Mission and Values statement.  Has authority to hire, terminate and/or take other disciplinary action as may be deemed appropriate and is in accordance with hospital policy. Develop and submit to Director for approval, appropriate capital and operating budget and is accountable for the achievement of capital and operating budget objectives.

Position Requirements

REQUIRED:

 

Bachelor’s degree in nursing.  Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a clinical research setting. Minimum of 2 years’ experience in area of specialty nursing. Minimum of 1 year experience managing employees. Ability to correctly interpret laws, regulations and policies related to research compliance. Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Knowledge of clinical trial policies and regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).

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