Research Assistant Jobs in South Dakota

PRIMARY LOCATION

Rapid City, SD USA

DEPARTMENT

RCH NCCTG

SCHEDULED WEEKLY HOURS

40

STARTING PAY RATE RANGE

$32.00 - $40.00
(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

JOB SUMMARY

Function as a readily approachable and effective "clinical resource" for the extended clinical research team. Provide clinical leadership through mentorship, education and provide direction for the activities of other research team members. Responsible for the research of and following through on clinical questions which arise. Responsible for the investigation and following through of clinical questions which may arise within areas of focus. Work with administrative, clinical and medical leadership to develop, implement, and facilitate the evolution of systems that ensure adherence to research protocols, institutional policies, local/state/federal regulations, and "Good Clinical Practices". Responsible for the full implementation and management of trials in direct collaboration with administrative and clinical leadership, investigators, sponsors, and clinical research organizations.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

• Supportive work culture
• Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage
• Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account
• Instant pay is available for qualifying positions
• Paid Time Off Accrual Bank
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions
• Flexible scheduling

JOB DESCRIPTION

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates the efforts of case finding and recruitment of study patients.
• Discusses protocol participation with patients, completes eligibility forms and assures completion of informed consent.
• Identifies educational needs of study patients and their families, providing needed education or resources to meet learning needs. Utilizes critical thinking in implementing and coordinating medical and nursing interventions.
• Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration to assure treatments are administered and modified according to protocol requirements and necessary testing is completed.
• Organizes and completes data collection. Develops forms when needed.
• Assists with adverse drug reaction reports. Responds appropriately to emergency situations, basing patient management decisions on individual patient needs.
• Prepares for record reviews and audits with on site teams, FDA, NCI, IRB or other agencies and sponsors when requested.
• Initiates interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical trials research team and medical/radiation therapy treatment team to provide access to new treatments when appropriate. Enhances and documents participation in standard treatments through active navigation of patients/families.
• All other duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Required:

Education - Completion of a nursing education program that is approved by a board of nursing

Certification - Registered Nurse (RN) - South Dakota Board of Nursing

Preferred:

Education - Bachelors degree in Nursing

Certification - Clinical Research Coordinator Certification - Accredited University or accredited training professional; and Human Subject Protection (HSP) - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI); and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) - Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI)

Experience - 1+ years Registered Nurse; 1+ years Clinical Research

Physical Requirements:

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

JOB CATEGORY

Education and Research

JOB FAMILY

Research

SHIFT

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

EMPLOYEE TYPE

Regular

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Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.