Job Description
At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) position is licensed
clinician who is responsible for, with minimal supervision, supporting,
facilitating and coordinating the daily clinical trial activities and plays a
critical role in the conduct of the study. This position functions at the
Competent level according to the Benners model of clinical practice. The CRN
provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently to research patients
under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Manager and Principal
Investigator. This position implements clinical research patient care via the
research protocol. The CRN position works with the Performance Improvement
department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the
administration of the GCP compliance, financial and other related aspects of
the research study. This position serves as a liaison between physicians,
patients, staff and sponsors. The CRN position delivers exceptional patient
care and adheres to standards and guidelines established by regulatory
agencies and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer
service.
**PEOPLE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Uses therapeutic communication, which includes active listening and teaching, to provide research interventions care to clinical research patients and coordinates with interprofessional team as written in the research protocol. Contributes to teamwork by consistently responding positively to requests for assistance.
* Provides patient education regarding disease process and involves patient and family in decision-making processes. Consistently evaluates the patients comprehension and adapts teaching methods accordingly. Advocates on patientfamilys behalf to identify and resolve clinical and ethical concerns, utilizing appropriate resources.
* Facilitates onboarding and orientation process for new staff in conjunction with Clinical Trials Manager. Precepts new clinical research staff in clinical setting. Uses peer-to-peer accountability towards improvement of department score for turnoverretentionemployee engagement.
**SERVICE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of the clinical research process (Phase 1-Phase 4).
* Coordinates pre-site and site initiation visits; trains hospital and clinic nursesphysicians on scientific aspects and protocol requirements of research studies. Attends off-site investigator meetings.
* Provides comprehensive nursing assessments to develop, coordinate, implement and evaluate activities associated with all phases of clinical research projects. Monitors safety of all research subjects and reports adverse events. Practices in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity and inclusion principles.
* Helps drive improvement of department score for patient satisfaction, through peer-to-peer accountability to service standards.
**QUALITYSAFETY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Follows the clinical research protocol and nursing process and modifies care based on continuous evaluation of the research patients condition. Performs nursing functions independently and in collaboration with Principal Investigator as approved by Hospital administration for the conduct of clinical research.
* Collects, processes and ships protocol-required lab specimens; maintains supply and equipment inventory; maintains appropriate laboratory certification as well as perform study closeout procedures including post-study documentation, return of study materials to the sponsor and data archiving.
* Collaborates and prepares with Principal Investigator, Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory documents for submission assuring compliance with local and federal regulatory standards as appropriate and required by the research protocol. Follows International Council for HarmonisationGood Clinical Practice guidelines.
**FINANCE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Assisting financial analyst in development of calendar and Medicare Cost Analysis. standard of care procedures vs. research and approving study calendars for Clinical Trials Management System.
* Identifies, recruits, and consents clinical research subjects for participation in approved clinical trials; monitors enrollment goals and modifies enrollment strategies, as necessary.
* Enters study related data into Clinical Trials Management System (CTMS) in accordance with Houston Methodist Research Institute policy.
**GROWTHINNOVATION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
* Identifies and presents areas for innovation, efficiency and improvement in patient care operations using evidence-based practice literature. Offers innovative solutions through evidence-based practiceperformance improvement projects and activities.
* Maintains accountability for ongoing professional growth and development. Participates in unit activities. Completes and updates the individual development plan (IDP) on an on-going basis.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; the employee will
also perform other reasonably related businessjob duties as assigned. Houston
Methodist reserves the right to revise job duties and responsibilities as the
need arises.
**EDUCATION**
* Bachelors degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited school of nursing
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
* One year acute care or clinical research experience
**LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - REQUIRED**
* RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure andor Compact State Licensure within 60 days **OR**
* RN-Temp - Registered Nurse - Temporary State Licensure within 60 days **AND**
* BLS - Basic Life Support (AHA) ****
**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES**
* Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through on-going skills, competency assessments, and performance evaluations
* Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
* Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
* Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking using an analytical approach
* Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing work flow and actively participating in problem-solving
* Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
* Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
**SUPPLEMENTAL REQUIREMENTS**
**WORK ATTIRE**
* Uniform Yes
* Scrubs Yes
* Business professional No
* Other (department approved) No
**ON-CALL***
_*Note that employees may be required to be on-call during emergencies (ie.
DIsaster, Severe Weather Events, etc) regardless of selection below._
* On Call* No
**TRAVEL****
_**Travel specifications may vary by department**_
* May require travel within the Houston Metropolitan area No
* May require travel outside Houston Metropolitan area No
**Company Profile:**
Houston Methodist Academic Institute oversees the Education Institute and
Research Institute, including 772 faculty and 56,250 learners. The Academic
Institute aligns our research and education initiatives in service to the
clinical mission, providing solutions that answer the call for new
technologies and skills our clinicians need for patient care. Houston
Methodist Education Institute coordinates our primary academic affiliation
with Weill Cornell Medicine and other joint programs, including the
Engineering Medicine Program at Texas A&M; University Intercollegiate School
of Engineering Medicine. The Education Institute also oversees continuing
medical education and graduate medical education, and supports more than 1,000
trainees in residence for medical, nursing, allied health and research
education programs. Houston Methodist Research Institute supports research
programs and infrastructure that enable faculty across the system to bring new
scientific discoveries to patients as rapidly as possible through the full
cycle of a cure from conceptual bench research, to prototyping and
development, to clinical trials and FDA approval. The Research Institute
supports more than 1,387 clinical research protocols and $70.3 million in
extramurally funded translational research programs.
Houston Methodist is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal employment opportunity is a sound and just concept to which Houston
Methodist is firmly bound. Houston Methodist will not engage in discrimination
against or harassment of any person employed or seeking employment with
Houston Methodist on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a
protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. VEVRAA Federal
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