Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

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Bon Secours

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

Coord Clinical Research

PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION

Coord Clinical Research is a competent clinician who utilizes the nursing process and current clinical knowledge to provide professional nursing care. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates patient’s physical, learning and psychosocial care. Coordinates clinical drug and device study protocols using diverse clinical assessment and administrative skills and knowledge, to ensure that the appropriate data is compiled and reported, protocol and regulatory requirements are met, and study participants follow correct steps. Performs highly interactive liaisons with sponsor companies, staff personnel, physicians and study patients. Conducts study protocols in accordance with sponsor requirements, FDA, state regulations and BSMH policies and procedures. Provides appropriate clinical assessment of study patient to provide quality care throughout the study and follow up period. Confidentiality and accuracy of all study records will be ensured. Special assignments as required by physicians will be completed.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reviews candidate protocols for feasibility and appropriateness. Performs all phases of study execution including pre-study initiation, start up, implementation and closeout

• Maintains a master list of all candidates, active follow up and survival protocol patients

• Develops and maintains systems for data retrieval, submission, summary and analysis for in-house protocols

• Maintains a system for retrieving sample data for audits by regulatory and other oversight bodies

• Maintains, organizes and archives protocol charts

• Interfaces with other disciplines to facilitate accurate and timely data submission

• Contacts patients and works collaboratively in a team environment to verify patient protocol compliance related to follow-up tests/exams as required by the protocol

• Ensures, in collaborative with physicians, that eligible patients are enrolled and that informed consent, pretreatment evaluation and preparation of candidate patients is completed and properly documented. Updates status at completion

• Demonstrates ability to interact and communicate with all levels of staff, physicians, patients and families in an effective manner, exhibiting tact, enthusiasm, kindness and patience

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date knowledge of various studies and participation requirements

• Analyzes and formulates an appropriate plan of action, including age related criteria as it relates to the clinical study

• Utilizes clinical experience and physical skills to delineate and define the physiological status of the patient. In addition, utilizes the skills to assess the educational, psychological and spiritual needs of the patient/significant other/family

• Instructs the patient and or significant other regarding treatments, surgical procedures, nursing plans, interventions and tests to allay apprehension and elicit cooperation. Explains and demonstrates home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care and rehabilitation

• Models professional practice.

• a. Clarifies and carries out physicians orders in a timely manner.

• b. Initiates and follows through with problem solving strategies that lead to resolution of patient care issues

• Models professional behavior to all personnel

• Manages and updates the research participant’s calendar and scheduling

• Monitors the charges for research participants to ensure compliant medical billing and coding

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Skills and proficiency in applying principal, concepts and techniques which are central to the research process.

• Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficient in use of Windows based MSOffice (Word and Excel). Familiar with the use of standard office equipment.

• Comprehensive understanding of medical terminology.

• Experience in use of clinical trial protocols preferred.

• Demonstrates ability to coordinate and prioritize diverse tasks.

• Ability to interpret data, adapt and apply guidelines of research principals.

• Three years clinical or related experience preferred.

• Must possess the knowledge of clinical, psychosocial and path/physiological theories related to nursing diagnosis and treatment and can competently perform the range of nursing techniques found in general nursing practice as normally acquired through completion of an accredited nursing program.

• Maintains CPR certification.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

• BLS Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (preferred)

• Valid nursing license from the state of practice (required)

EDUCATION

• Associate of Nursing, nursing (required)OR Bachelors Degree in a Healthcare related field (preferred)

• Masters Degree in a Healthcare related field (preferred)

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com