Clinical Research Coordinator II

Job ID: 5585595860 Status: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Regular Shift: Day Job Facility: UPMC Western Maryland Department: Cancer Center Location: 12500 Willowbrook Rd, Cumberland, MD Union Position: No Salary Range: $ 31.
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24 USD The Cancer Center at UPMC Western Maryland is looking for a Clinical Research Coordinator! This is a full-time, Monday through Friday position that works mostly days, with occasional evening shifts.
The Coordinator II will work with physicians, nurses, other allied health professionals, and research staff to coordinate clinical research efforts provided at UPMC.
At UPMC, we’re passionate about continuing to support your growth throughout your nursing journey.
We offer a robust career ladder nursing positions.
Applicants with more than 2 years of experience will be considered for this position.
The final job title and rate of pay will be based upon both individual qualifications and candidate choice.
Any required certifications and contributions based on job title will be afforded a timeframe to obtain.
Our competitive career ladder, as well as our Total Rewards package, will be discussed at the time of offer to ensure you can make the choices that are right for you.
The minimum hourly rate of pay for a Clinical Research Coordinator I is $27.
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Qualifications for each title are listed below.
Responsibilities: Demonstrates a passion for developing others, enthusiastically and expertly precepts new hires during the orientation process, and serves continuously as a mentor.
Analyzes clinical and behavioral situations, identifying learning opportunities to improve patient care and clinical research practices.
Takes responsibility for identifying his or her ongoing professional development needs and independently seeks resources and opportunities to meet those needs, such as through membership in nursing, oncology, or research organizations.
Regularly seeks feedback on performance and applies continuous professional improvement.
Serves as a role model of professional nursing practice as demonstrated by adherence to ethical practices during the conduct of clinical trials to protect the rights and well-being of patients and the collection of quality data.
Consistently provides appropriate feedback to all members of the research team; participates in the peer review process; and utilizes multiple communication methods to facilitate the effective conduct of clinical trials.
Demonstrates highly developed assessment and analytical skills within the context of clinical research by ensuring complete and accurate documentation to validate the integrity of trial conduct.
Ensures the patient is initially and subsequently appropriately informed of protocol related/required procedures, expectations, and responsibilities as demonstrated by the documentation process of the Informed Consent.
Provides an ongoing annual professional contribution: Ensures research documentation is comprehensive and facilitates protocol compliance; communication among colleagues; good clinical research practice; and patient safety.
Utilizes a variety of strategies to enhance recruitment while being mindful of the needs of diverse patient populations and variables (fiscal and contractual) that affect clinical research.
Practices solid communication skills, and is able to articulate and translate pertinent information.
Creates a caring and compassionate experience by building healthy relationships with patients, families and colleagues Identifies opportunities to improve research practices and patient satisfaction by serving or leading teams as a change agent to launch innovations in patient care/satisfaction, clinical research, or supporting a healthy workforce.
Actively participates in department or unit-specific quality improvement efforts.
Identifies opportunity for quality improvement to colleagues and management.
Demonstrates productive working relationships internally and externally by taking accountability for actions, enthusiasm, motivation, and commitment to patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates an understanding of cultural differences Holds peers accountable for healthy relationships and maintains a conscious balance between work and personal life.
Models safe work hours, time management and a healthy lifestyle.
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCY: The individual must be able to identify the patient’s particular needs regarding age, education level, literacy and the presence of any language barriers so that all clinical research-related instructions can be adapted to the patient’s needs.
This is particularly important regarding the informed consent process.
Must also be aware of the various institutional resources to facilitate this process.
Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this job.
They are not exhaustive lists of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions associated with the job.
Qualifications: Clinical Research Coordinator I Qualifications: Associate degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing required.
2 years clinical research experience or 2 years of RN experience.
Clinical Research Coordinator II Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.
Graduation from an accredited school of professional nursing required.
3 years of clinical research OR nursing experience required.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Current Maryland licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse license or eligible for State Board Licensure.
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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As a Professional Staff Nurse, Expert at UPMC Muncy, Clyde is a great example of someone who has taken advantage of UPMC’s My Nursing Career Ladder to grow his career while remaining in the same hospital location.
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Born in Syria, Jouli H.
had a childhood dream of becoming a nurse.
After moving to the United States and initially pursuing a different career, Jouli decided to return to school when she turned 30, returning to the hope and dream she had as a little girl.
After attending UPMC Mercy School of Nursing, Jouli has continued her UPMC career journey, even becoming a mother along the way.
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Keshon B.
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Before his current role with UPMC Travel Staffing, Keshon proudly worked as a staff nurse in his hometown of McKeesport.
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