Stroke Research Coordinator

Overview:
The University of Minnesota Stroke Program is seeking a nurse research coordinator to join our nationally-recognized stroke clinical research program. This position will join a dynamic and collaborative integrated team of research coordinators, stroke physicians, advanced practiced providers, and research fellows and associates in our mission to advance the treatment of stroke. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability, impacting everyone regardless of age, sex, race, and socioeconomic status. Our clinical trials focus on 1) emergent interventional treatment, 2) preventing recurrent stroke, and 3) stroke recovery.

The Stroke Research Coordinator RN2 position encompasses a range of skillsets and roles. This position will be trained to perform as lead coordinator for stroke clinical trials enrolling and following patients at multiple hospitals within our health system. The coordinator prepares IRB submissions, maintains delegation of authority logs, consents and enroll subjects, performs patient assessments, collects and enters data in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. In addition, the coordinator will oversee the efforts of both the clinical and research teams to ensure trial operations are in compliance with study protocols. In doing so, the coordinator, in tandem with the Study PI, leads our program's contribution to the most important research in our field, including local investigator-initiated studies and large multicenter NIH and Business and Industry supported trials.

Opportunities:
This position works within the Stroke Program and Acute Care Research Coordinator Teams thereby receiving expert mentorship and training from leadings trialists and coordinators in our field. We anticipate additional opportunities for training, certification, and leadership that coincide with the coordinator's skillset and career goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

80%-
Serve as lead coordinator on secondary prevention stroke research studies conducted within our local area including (UMMC, Fairview Southdale, Ridges) with the potential to provide local, regional, and national oversight remotely based upon trial protocols. A lead coordinator manages the day-to-day conduct and execution of stroke clinical trials, including:
* Screen subjects for trial eligibility in collaboration with the Pl and stroke clinical team.
* Develop and implement integrated clinical research workflows into standard clinical care practices in collaboration with the provider and research teams.
* Meet departmental and sponsor standards/expectations for data entry, accuracy and decision making.
* Develop logistical recruitment and follow-up plans, in conjunction with the PI, PM and clinical leadership, for new or ongoing studies. This may include training inpatient personnel (ED, ICU, neuro floor, clinic), research colleagues, fellows, lab staff, pharmacy staff, and others.

10%-
* Shift-based oversight of the Research Fellows & Research Collaborators for on-call trials of emergency interventions. The coordinator provides guidance to the first & second call fellows and collaborators and must be able to place study orders and lead consent, enrollment, and randomization emergently. This shift includes on-call pay differential.

10%-
* Collaborative work within the Neurology Department and Acute Care Research Coordinator Team (Department of Emergency Medicine). Our research processes are highly interdependent and directly support our local, regional, and national successes.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
* BA/BS degree in nursing or science-related field with necessary clinical knowledge and understanding of stroke care plus at least two years of relevant experience, or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least six years.
* Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
* Passion for stroke care and the advancing the field of stroke treatment.
* Compassion for stroke patients and participants in our clinical trials that represent a broad spectrum of patients from various geographic, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds.
* Highly collaborative nature to complete complex clinical trial work within our team and across multiple clinical disciplines.
* Able to multi-task and work flexibly in a complex and dynamic environment.
* Ability to train, mentor, and supervise research fellows & collaborators.
* Availability to work flexible hours when needed to complete time sensitive research tasks when required.
* Strong EPIC/EMR skills.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience as a research coordinator in Neurology or Neurocritical Care.
* Experience with database management or electronic data capture systems.
* Leadership experience with quality improvement, team-based initiatives, or best-practice healthcare.

Physical and Environmental Conditions:
* Mobility to work in a typical hospital or outpatient setting including a valid driver's license with reliable transportation within the metro area.
* Possible exposure to communicable disease and medical preparations that are typical of an inpatient or outpatient hospital setting.
* Ability to demonstrate immune status to measles, mumps, rubella, varicella and hepatitis B. Fairview requires Flu shot vaccination to access hospital facilities.

To learn more about the Department of Neurology, please visit https://med.umn.edu/neurology.

Pay Range: $38.46/hr -$40.87/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 75% - 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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