Research Nurse Coordinator- Brain Tumor Institute

Minimum Work Experience
5 years Clinical research nursing coordinating NIH and industry-sponsored clinical trials. (Required)
5 years Complete all Human Subject Research Courses (Required)
3 years Recent clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Meticulous attention to detail.
Computer skills; familiarity with MS Word, MS Office and intranet/internet preferred.
Ability to operate general office equipment, including fax machine, printer and copier.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.

• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.

• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Integrate nursing process with research plan

• Performs assessments related to overt and subtle patient needs by making proficient clinical assessments according to GCP.

• Integrates patient data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status as they relate to the research process.

• Serves as a role model for others by integrating data obtained from a range of sources in the development and revision of research activities.

• Demonstrates independent decision-making in executing research plan.

• Assists others in protocol implementation.

• Acts as an advocate in meeting patient/family needs related to research protocol.

• Acts as a role model for the evaluation of research process

Develop effective communication channels with research team, staff, patients and families

• Protects patient/family right to confidentiality in relation to research protocol.

• Acts as a role model for other professionals by communicating responsively, respectfully and assertively.

• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals throughout all phases of the research process.

Ensure that patient and family understand plan of care and health status implications

• Designs orientation materials for both patient/family and health professionals as related to the research protocol as necessary.

• Serves as content expert in the development, review and revision of educational materials developed for research study.

• Evaluates effectiveness of research teaching plan in meeting educational needs of staff/patient/family and makes recommendations for change as needed.

• Takes initiative in the review and management of research orientation program and examines its impact on unit functioning.

• Explains research projects and their significance to potential research subjects and parents of children potentially involved in research projects.

• Ensures informed consents are obtained from subjects before initiation of any aspect of research projects.

Safety

• Speaks up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.

• Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision-making or documentation.

• Stops in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation.

• Demonstrates accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication.

• Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and coworkers.

• Attends carefully to important details, practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self-check behavior and performance.

Professional practice/research

• Participates in Shared Leadership.

• Contributes to Children’s National’s MAGNET Journey.

• Ensures nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

• Participates in the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process at the division or unit level.

• Participates in community activities.

Organizational Accountabilities
Ensure professional development needs are met

• Plan activities to meet own educational needs.

• Apply established findings of research to nursing practice when appropriate.

• Address practice problems arising from research through systematic assessment and documentation.

• Act as CNMC representative when networking with other health care providers at professional meetings, or other facilities, etc.

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partner in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural ethnic differences

• Demonstrate personal and professional integrity

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipate and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partner with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contribute to a positive work environment

• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change

• Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes

• Make appropriate decisions, using sound judgment

Cost Management/Financial Responsibility

• Use resources efficiently

• Search for less costly ways of doing things

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)
Organizational Commitment/Identification
Teamwork/Communication
Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
Cost Management/Financial Responsibility
Safety