RN Research Screening Coordinator

About the role

The Screening Coordinator works directly with the physician to acquire required data on all patients to assist in determining the patient’s eligibility for the clinical trials. This position executes its primary tasks by reviewing clinical patient data through an approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) partial screening wavier prior to or in conjunction with physician review. This role enhances the efficiency of the Research Physician in early identification of potential research candidates, understands and applies knowledge of various protocols to obtain documentation of eligibility for data verification. The Screening Coordinator participates in patient consenting once eligibility is confirmed and the patient’s verbal agreement to participate is obtained. Works closely with Research RN in transitioning the patient to the Project Coordinator upon consent completion.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient screening for all clinical trials, identifying candidates and securing physician approval as required.
• Updates all investigators on study design and eligibility criteria.
• Establishes an organized method and dialogue for approaching patients and explaining the required aspects of the trial, defining the reason they are being approached, and explaining the potential risks and benefits.
• Pre-screens all patients using available tools to assist physicians in patient identification.
• Maintains a screening database of both those patients participating and those who declined, and the reason for that decision.
• Determines the best method(s) to screen patients within the scope of each protocol and support of the physician.
• Utilizes required advertising as needed and approved by the IRB.
• Plans the implementation and execution of research protocols as it relates to patient enrollment and continuance.
• Prepares and reviews all materials to be used in the clinical trials.
• Works with the research team to plan a patient flow that enhances understanding and efficiency.
• Affirms compliance with study criteria and regulatory requirements.
• Interacts with all research team members including sponsors and their auditing representatives.
• Works with physicians and research team members to enhance patient experience and satisfaction.
• Provides and maintains excellent documentation of the consenting process.
• Documents all patient contact and the aspects of the consent process using standard templates for recording tasks and conversations.
• Remains GCP (Good Clinical Practice) compliant in all tasks.
• Follows up and refers patients to other trials offered within NCHRI if eligible and appropriate.
• Serves as a representative of the NCH Research Institute.
• Serves as an internal and external resource for questions referencing clinical research at NCH.
• Assures that inpatient trial locations are aware of study design and purpose.
• Performs other related duties as required or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of hospital-based medical experience is required.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Trained or willing to be trained in phlebotomy, sample preparation and shipping, and EKG acquisition.
• Communication and problem-solving skills and ability to maintain flexibility.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.