Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 2 - Surgery

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.  

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and
patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top
employer in both the D. C. metro area and the nation. 

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: offering up 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: offering paid 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

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every
day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities
we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare
safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to
professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova,
we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate
future for healthcare. 

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will
receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability,
gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin,
political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related
conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran
status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.