Clinical Research Nurse (RN) Manager - Atrium Health Navicent Trauma Services

Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center is a nationally recognized academic medical center, nationally verified Level 1 Trauma Center, Magnet® hospital for nursing, and serves a service area of 30 counties with a population of nearly 750,000. With over 4,500 employees and a medical staff of approximately 700 physicians, it is the second largest hospital in Georgia, licensed for 637 beds, including pediatrics, medical-surgical, trauma, and cardiac surgery. The Emergency Department, featuring helipad capability and three urgent care centers, treats over 140,000 visitors annually. The center provides community-based outpatient diagnostic, primary care, wellness, and comprehensive rehabilitation services. As the primary academic hospital for Mercer University School of Medicine, it supports residency and fellowship programs for over 100 residents and serves as a clinical education site for multiple universities. The Trauma Research Program advances trauma care through multidisciplinary, ACS-compliant research activities, integrating surgical subspecialties, residents, and clinical teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensures research staff are properly trained and efficiently utilized.
• Provides management for research financial operations.
• Works with finance and accounting to ensure proper accounting for all research grants and professional service agreements.
• Serves as a resource to Principal Investigators conducting research, including establishing and maintaining contractual relationships via Professional Services Agreements.
• Works with Principal Investigators and legal to establish and maintain contractual relationships for resources and patient populations used in research.
• Assures compliance with regulations and policies governing research activities.
• Assures compliance and quality assurance in the management of clinical research funds.
• Maintains and updates knowledge of federal and state compliance laws, regulations, and legislation.
• Ensures Clinical Trial Agreements (CTAs) meet federal, state, and hospital compliance standards and are financially viable.
• Assists Corporate Compliance and administrative staff with compliance and research-related issues.
• Recommends opportunities for participation in relevant research and approves/denies research proposals to IRB based on financial analysis and potential risks.
• Monitors research participants’ satisfaction using established tools and communicates performance to the Department.
• Actively seeks opportunities to advance clinical research.
• Collaborates and communicates research vision, goals, and objectives with affiliated clinicians, institutional administration, and private practitioners.
• Responsible for the financial and compliance components of developing new off-site clinical research areas.
• Assists with strategic development of new research projects and ensures the viability of existing projects.
• Develops proposals for ongoing research infrastructure needs.
• Analyzes the environment for opportunities and threats to clinical research activities.
• Coordinates clinical research and manages financial operations within the area and affiliated off-site research entities.

Requirements

• RN licensure, registration, and/or certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or educational equivalent with emphasis on research, financial operations, and compliance.
• Minimum of three years of experience in the functional area with previous supervisory experience, project management, and/or responsibility for critical initiatives.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with financial modeling and accounting principles guiding research in hospital and academic settings.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state compliance laws, regulations, and legislation.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, familiarity with CPT and HCPCS codes, HIPAA compliance issues, and exposure to clinical operations preferred.
• Advanced computer skills with spreadsheet and database knowledge.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and mediation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain effective relationships with staff, physicians, patients, and the public.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to use visual acuity to see monitor screens, computers, and hard copy materials.
• Must be able to hear and verbally communicate in person and over the phone or radio.
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods (up to 2 hours).
• Must be able to comprehend and learn the operation of various office equipment.
• Must have functional range of motion of the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spines, upper and lower extremities with a grip strength of 50-60 lbs.
• Must be able to forward reach, overhead reach, bend, squat, kneel, and apply proper body mechanics during transfers and transport of supplies and/or equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.