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Duties and Responsibilities

• Planning and implementation clinical trial to include but not limited to coordination with all members/ departments/ external institutions of the study team, oversight of IRB, regulatory and /or FDA submissions, budget preparation participation, and study management tool development. Provide education and training to other health care professionals related to patient participation in a clinical trial.
• Screening, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants. Procure eligibility data and materials, interface with sponsors, investigators as appropriate in determining eligibility.
• Oversee study lab specimen collection, processing and shipping, and long term data collection.
• Prepare and participate in Cooperative Group Audits, NCI, FDA, Sponsor GCP quality audits, Loyola internal audits and department audits.
• Participation in program research planning to include as appropriate, protocol development, data reporting and grant reporting. Participate in Departmental Process Improvement Activities, National Committees appropriate.
• Collaborates with the PI in the case management of protocol patients; assuring patient safety and compliance with the protocol and regulatory requirements and patient billing compliance. Communicates with the appropriate clinical staff in coordination of patient care.
• Data management; collecting, data entry of accurate data. Monitor and train clinical protocol coordinators in accurate and timely data collection.
• Provide oversight and guidance to clinical protocol coordinators regarding several research protocols IRB submissions and regulatory management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Specify Degree(s): Nursing
• Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate verbally
• Ability to compile complex reports and develop presentations
• Ability to compose letters and memorandums
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks
• Ability to lead work teams
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to maintain office files and follow standard office procedures
• Ability to negotiate, persuade and establish direction
• Ability to organize workflow
• Ability to plan, coordinate and develop multiple projects
• Ability to work as an effective team member

Work consists of various duties involving different processes and methods. Factors to be considered differ with each assignment, and elements of the work must be identified and analyzed to determine appropriate action. Moderate impact on a limited phase of Loyola activity. Significant impact on the life and health of students or patients. General administrative policies exist, but employee is required to use expertise & judgment to meet objectives. Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to patients, families and co-workers. Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and their families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities. Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment. Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.

Patient Population Specific Competencies:

• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to provide appropriate care to the patient populations served by the specific unit to which the incumbent is assigned.
• Must be able to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to population specific needs.
• The primary patient population for the unit is Oncology and Research.

Personal Relationships: Skilled job requiring high level of adaptability & interpersonal skills
Internal Contacts: Within Department, Cross-departmental, Physicians, Management, Faculty, Physician Assistants, Adv Practice Nurses.
External Contacts: Patients, Families, Regulatory Agencies, Other healthcare agencies Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• Registered Nurse, Illinois license
• Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Specify Degree(s): Nursing
• Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Computer Skills Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of programs. Experience with electronic medical record (EMR), preferably Together Care or EPIC. Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes Physical Demands None Working Conditions None