Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Research Coordinator

About the role

The position will help with clinical research in the department of Internal Medicine program to enhance health equity in clinical trials along with some of the clinical duties as assigned by the Director of the Center of Excellence of Clinical and Translational Research and the Chair of the Internal Medicine. As an advanced practice medical professional, you will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of patient care throughout the clinical trial process. Your primary role will involve conducting physical examinations, interpreting lab test results, and overseeing patients’ health while working closely with other healthcare professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the supervision, coordination and monitoring of work activities
• Responsible for the development of program goals and objectives, including Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) documents and training for all assisted supervised staff.
• Assists in preparation of the annual operating budgets
• Recommends, evaluates and interprets personnel actions and policies
• Round on patients in outpatient dialysis centers and/or hospital settings on a designated schedule
• Manage hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis plans per Kidney Dialysis Outcome Quality Indicators (KDOQI) guidelines.
• Conduct comprehensive physical assessments and medication reconciliations prior to dialysis treatments
• Diagnose and manage system-related complications of ESRD therapy, including anemia, hypertension, fluid and electrolyte imbalances, and bone disease
• Adjust dialysis prescriptions (e.g., blood flow rates, ultrafiltration goals, dialysate composition) based on patient labs and tolerance
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests, laboratory values (Kt/V, hemoglobin, potassium, etc.), and imaging
• Educate patients and their families regarding kidney disease progression, treatment options, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle modifications.
• Ensures compliance with all federal regulations surrounding the conduct of clinical and translational research including fiscal matters.
• Trains and maintains supervised staff in good clinical practices (GCP)
• Responsible for the development and implementation of SOPs for the program including financial matters and issues that are followed by all stakeholders
• Compiles customized reports on research activity as needed
• Assist in reviewing, monitoring, and reporting on all studies
• Assists with preparing IRB submissions, protocol revisions, and