RESEARCH NURSE SPECIALIST 2 - GI MEDICINE
Company: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Location: Nashville
Posted on: November 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in
Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of
teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of
diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim
of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be
valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged.
Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for
excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive
environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your
diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and
celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of
something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in
their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday.
Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through
preeminent programs in patient care, education, and
research.Organization:GI Medicine Clinical TrialsJob
Summary:Assures the integrity and quality of clinical research
trials are maintained under occasional guidance. Plans and
implements recruitment procedures, manages enrollment of the trial,
and ensures compliance with protocols.Department Summary:Welcome to
the Division of---Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at
Vanderbilt University Medical Center. We strive to provide
outstanding medical care to people with diseases of the
gastrointestinal tract and liver, to train gastroenterology
clinicians and researchers, and to perform cutting-edge biomedical
research to improve our understanding of digestive diseases. The
division has nearly 80 physician-scientists, clinician-educators,
medical center clinicians, advanced practice providers, and
research-track investigators.There are three goals that define our
division:--- Innovative biomedical, discovery-based research---
Education and training of medical students, residents, postdoctoral
fellows,GI research and GI clinical fellows--- Clinical and
endoscopic practice focused on compassionate andoutstanding patient
careThe Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
seeks a balance in its clinical and research activities. We strive
to serve as a beacon to attract world-class clinicians,
investigators and trainees to VUMC with the ultimate goal of
providing exceptional patient care and performing innovative,
discovery-driven research..KEY RESPONSIBILITIES--- Possesses
knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and
regulations governing human subject's research and incorporation of
them in the conduct of research and care of participants.---
Proficiently prepares and processes new research proposals,
amendments, continuing review applications and adverse events.---
Perform administrative duties for trials, including but not limited
to: Procuring equipment, preparing documentation, and packaging and
shipping medications.--- Utilize nursing skills to perform
procedures, deliver individualized care, and abide by research
protocols. If problems arise, identify and implement solutions,
assuring goals are met.--- Performs the procedures required of each
study protocol, understanding standard of care versus research.
Continually assesses the need for additional protections for
research participants.--- Recruit and identify the eligibility of
candidates, regularly assessing them to ensure continued
eligibility for participation. Troubleshoots trial recruitment
strategies to ensure trials are completed in a timely manner.---
Provides education and training to appropriate personnel and
participants in research specific methodology and procedures.---
Utilizes knowledge of disease processes to observe for and report
adverse events to the principal investigator and all regulatory
authorities as required by protocol, policies and procedures and
regulations.--- The responsibilities listed are a general overview
of the position and additional duties may be assigned.TECHNICAL
CAPABILITIES--- Scientific Knowledge (Novice): Knowledge of
different scientific studies including but not limited Biomedical,
Applied, and Physical.--- Regulatory Compliance (Novice):
Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and
apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to
interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or
unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on
the job and trains others in them.--- Nursing Patient Assessment &
Evaluation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency
to successfully demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate
patients in practical applications of moderate difficulty. Conducts
primary care patient interviews and physical examinations.
Demonstrates sufficient acumen to recognize problems, ask questions
and to contact the patient's primary care provider and other
members of the healthcare team. Has experience in gathering
pertinent clinical data that aid in referral, treatment, or other
primary care pathways.--- Nursing Patient Education (Novice):
Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency in providing patient
education in practical applications of moderate difficulty.--- Care
Planning (Novice): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource
needs, identify distinct tasks, set priorities, schedule
activities, meet deadlines, and organize work within areas of
direct responsibility. Competently handles multiple assignments
often simultaneously by prioritizing work into manageable and
measurable units. Ability to adapt to changes to patient care and
area needs with minimal disruption and loss of productivity.
Follows up to assure problems and issues are resolved.---
Evidence-Based Practice (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental
proficiency to successfully search for evidence to answer clinical
questions. Generally works under the direction of others while
accomplishing assignments.Our Nursing Philosophy:We believe highly
skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt
University Medical Center's mission of quality in patient care,
education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and
science focused on helping people, families and communities reach
excellent health and well-being.As a Vanderbilt University Medical
Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their
families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope
and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:
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