Clinical Trial Research Nurse I

Compliance

• Support and comply with the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente Code of Conduct). With guidance from PI, assist with ensuring compliance with KPNC IRB approved protocols.
• Adhere to Guideline for Good Clinical Practice (GCP), federal, state and local regulations, and KP policies and procedures. With direction, assist with any internal/external compliance monitoring and/or audits and inspections to protect research participants, assure operational effectiveness of the program, and to reduce risks to the organization.

Study Implementation

• Assist with study completion, resolution of data queries, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files.
• With direction from PI, continuously assess participants to ensure continued eligibility for participation in the study.
• With supervision, assist in the enrollment of subjects into the trial (screening, randomization, data collection) and any study-related procedures as required by protocol.
• Coordinate and perform packaging and shipping of protocol specimens to the Sponsor lab in accordance with IATA/DOT regulations and Sponsor shipping guidelines, if applicable.
• Participate in the ongoing informed consent process with the PI to ensure that research participants and their families have their questions answered and understand the patient/participant Bill of Rights, consent form, and participants responsibilities in the study.
• With supervision and direction by PI and/or designee, plan recruitment procedures for potential participants.
• Perform nursing procedures required in the protocol, and report all protocol violations/deviations and averse events to the PI in a timely manner to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the participants.
• With guidance from PI, utilize nursing skills to coordinate research-related activities (e.g., scheduling study visits, assisting with nursing assessment of participants, adverse events, and data collection including laboratory and diagnostic studies).
• With direction, communicate with participants throughout the study regarding pertinent updated study information.
• Support the effective financial management of the clinical trial.
• Assist in the identification and procurement of equipment and supplies needed to fulfill protocol requirements.
• With supervision, utilize and document the nursing procedures to plan, deliver, and evaluate research care for non-complex medical conditions and, with appropriate assistance, for complex medical conditions.
• With direction, abstract data from source documentation onto case report forms (paper or electronic) in a timely manner.
• Assist in the determination of eligibility of candidates for study participation.
• With supervision, assist in the accurate and appropriate study test article management.
• Accurately and completely record information in source documents in a timely manner.
• Support the regulatory team in the maintenance and storage of critical documents required to be maintained and provided to the Sponsor during the conduct of the trial.
• Within the nursing scope of practice, assist the PI with the care and evaluation of research participants.

Leadership and Communication

• With supervision, maintain ongoing communication with internal and external parties, Sponsor, PI, clinical trials administrative management, study participants, and KPNC Offices of Clinical Trial Compliance and Operations.
• With guidance from the PI, communicate with and educate the research participant about study activities and requirements, as needed.
• If applicable and with supervision, coordinate IRB communications (e.g., new protocols, amendments, continuing review applications, protocol violations, and adverse events) in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Collaboratively participate in study team meetings.

Education and Training

• Work with an assigned mentor on a regular basis for training and resource questions. Attend KP site-initiated meetings for protocol training including Sponsor-initiated meetings, as requested.
• Participate as a member of the Clinical Trial Operations Team (CTOT) and attend meetings, as requested.
• With direction, participate in training, education, and development activities to improve own knowledge and performance to sustain and enhance professional development as a novice research nurse participating in the conduct of clinical trials.

Quality Improvement

• With direction, perform routine quality control activities and assist with quality improvement initiatives.

Systems and Infrastructure

• Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to ensure confidentiality, privacy and security of clinical research interactions and participant information, and responsible use of operational research databases in compliance with KP policies. Adhere to departmental policies and procedures to support high-quality implementation and conduct of clinical trials, and assure maintenance of research activities and documentation in compliance with the protocols and KP policies and procedures.
• Participate with PI and KFRI to identify and prioritize the development of clinical trials systems and infrastructure to maintain research quality and compliance at clinical trial sites.
• Assist others with the maintenance of systems and resources for the effective communication and submission of required documentation to the IRB.

Staff Supervision

• No supervisory responsibilities. May oversee specific tasks of non-licensed clinical trial research staff and provide feedback to supervisor.

General

• Perform job functions according to the factors listed below under Job Criteria.
• Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors.
• Other duties as assigned by appropriate management.

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting within the last three (3) years required (Bachelors degree may be substituted for one (1) year work experience).

• Minimum of a diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• Clinical Research Professional Certificate within 12 months of hire from Society of Clinical Research Associates OR Clinical Research Associate Certificate within 12 months of hire from The Association of Clinical Research Professionals

• Registered Nurse License (California)

• Basic Life Support

• Demonstrate prioritization and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., phlebotomy, performing vital signs, nursing assessments, urine dipstick reading, pregnancy test reading, performing EKG, etc.) with certification if applicable.
• Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
• Demonstrate basic drug calculation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with time deadlines.
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA and KP policies and procedures.
• Must be proficient in electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire.
• Proficient in medical terminology.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills.
• Other (specific to relevant therapeutic area).
• Demonstrate effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Clinical trials research experience preferred.

Secondary Functions:

• Must be willing and able to travel to other sites as needed.

PrimaryLocation : California,Oakland,Oakland Piedmont Medical Offices
HoursPerWeek : 40
Shift : Day
Workdays : Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
WorkingHoursStart : 08:30 AM
WorkingHoursEnd : 05:00 PM
Job Schedule : Full-time
Job Type : Standard
Employee Status : Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation : NUE-NCAL-09|NUE|Non Union Employee
Job Level : Individual Contributor
Job Category : Nursing Licensed & Nurse Practitioners
Department : Oakland Reg - 2000 Broadway - RI Medical Records_Recharge - 0201
Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time
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