RN Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - MaineHealth Institute for Research

Description

Nursing
Req #: 55856

Summary:

This position is for someone interested in joining a hands-on team with the MaineHealth Coastal Region Clinical Research division of MaineHealth Institute for Research (MHIR) at MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, Rockport, ME and requires a valid RN license.

The MaineHealth Coastal Region Clinical Research Department coordinates a wide variety of research projects at any one or more of the Coastal Region hospitals (MaineHealth Waldo Hospital, MaineHealth Pen Bay Hospital, MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital) with the support of MHIR. These projects include industry-sponsored studies, grant-funded studies, NIH studies, as well as local investigator-initiated studies. The department works with all disciplines. Some travel between hospitals will be necessary.An onsitework schedule from ourRockport,Maine location is available for this position, with the opportunity for periodic remote chart review.

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator may participate in any of the following, depending on the current study portfolio:

• Protocol development (for investigator-initiated studies)

• Study start-up

• Participant recruitment

• Study visit procedures (blood draws, administer surveys, etc.)

• Data entry

• Data abstraction

• Write-up and presentation of investigator-initiated studies

Skills needed include:

• Strong attention to detail

• Ability to maintain research integrity

• Willingness to learn about new indications or conditions

• Ability to manage several different projects at a time

• Self-directed

• Strong computer skills

• Clinical skills such as accurate vital signs, phlebotomy, obtaining a medical history, assessing adverse events, patient education

The MaineHealth application, a cover letter and a resume or CV are all required elements for application to this position.

Learn more about the MaineHealth Institute for Research in this short video.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in a health science field required. Master's Degree preferred.
2. License/Certifications: Current applicable state license as a Registered Nurse required.
3. Experience: Two years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: N/A
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

If you have questions about this role, please contact lauren.robare@mainehealth.org