Inova Health Systems

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery

Inova Health Systems • $80K — $95K *
Falls Church, VA 22042In-Person
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (AD); BSN completion required within 24 months if hired with AD
  • Minimum 3 years of nursing experience, including 2 years in clinical research
  • Certification in Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) needed after 2 years in clinical research
  • Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association required
  • Virginia RN license required

Responsibilities

  • Educate patients on medication dosages, administration, and disease management.
  • Assess patients' physiological status and their educational, psychological, and spiritual needs.
  • Administer investigational medications and conduct patient assessments for side effects.
  • Ensure compliance with study protocols and mitigate potential non-compliance risks.
  • Oversee patient safety, documentation, and reporting; escalate issues as needed.
  • Manage the development of investigational products while adhering to regulatory standards and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • Perform other nursing duties related to research studies as required.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with a wellness program.
  • Retirement plan with company match starting on the first day.
  • Tuition and student loan assistance of up to $5,250 per year for education and $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental health support offering 25 therapy sessions per person per year at no cost.
  • Flexible work arrangements including remote and hybrid opportunities, paid time off, and paid parental leave.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery to join the team. This role will be full-time, Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Featured Benefits:
  • Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offeringup to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
  • Work/Life Balance: offeringpaid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery Job Responsibilities:
  • Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
  • Delineates and defines the physiological status of the patient. Assesses the educational, psychological, and spiritual needs of the patient/significant other/family.
  • Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine the presence of side effects; notifies treating investigator of findings/issues
  • Performs nursing duties as assigned and relevant to credentials and research study needs
  • Ensures proper protocol elements and requirements are met during study procedures. Anticipates and mitigates the potential for protocol non-compliance.
  • Ensures subject safety, related documentation and reporting. Escalates when needed and minimizes risks.
  • Oversees investigational products development process and applies key regulatory requirements, executes Good Clinical Practice (GCP)-related clinical study activities and non-GCP-related clinical study activities, and documents data in accordance with ALCOA-C (Attributable, Legible, Contemporaneous, Original, Accurate and Complete) principles.
  • May perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within six months from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 24 months of start date.
  • Experience: 3 years nursing including at least 2 years clinical research experience
  • Certification/Licensure: CRC or CRN Certification after 2 years clinical research experience; Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; RN with VA license

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience: Recent nursing experience with a strong clinical background; recently supported drug and/or device clinical trials; well-rounded clinical research experience
  • Other: Collaborative team player; Proactive, curious, and willing to contribute beyond immediate research responsibilities; Demonstrates initiative and a willingness to support broader team and research needs


About Inova Health Systems

Inova Health Systems is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services to patients in Virginia and the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The organization was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia. Inova Health Systems operates several hospitals and medical centers, as well as a network of primary care and specialty clinics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and is recognized for its expertise in areas such as cancer care, heart and vascular care, and women's health.
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18,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
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