Director of Out-Patient Nursing

• Assure that informed consent is obtained and documented for each patient enrolled in a research protocol

• Accurately apply inclusion and exclusion criteria to screen, enroll, and if applicable, randomize patients into research protocols
• Collect demographic, clinical, and laboratory data on all participants using written and electronic data collection tools
• Supervise the organization of research and clinic activities involving patient recruitment and enrollment into protocols
• Prepare and document operational plans including personnel, space, equipment, and supplies for new and existing protocols
• Evaluate Research Nurse and Medical Assistant scheduling needs and implement decisions to efficiently utilize staff members
• Conduct staff meetings to assess the needs, goals, and plans to assess and monitor recruitment of patients and adherence to research procedures and protocols
• Conduct annual evaluations for all research nurses and medical assistants in order to review and modify individual goals, assess work performance, and support professional development
• Monitor and raise the standard of nursing contributions within the team
• Conduct periodic random reviews of patient charts as a quality control measure for accuracy of patient screening, enrollment, and completeness of data collection
• Ensure that all research activity adheres to study protocols and is conducted through excellent communication with patients, medical personnel, research managers. and investigators
• Possess flexibility in approaching participant needs for studies
• Communicate effectively with both participants and research study personnel
• Establish and maintain good internal and external working relationships with supporting clinical services in order to promote a successful research environment

• Act as a leader, resource, and role model
• Ensure the on-going recruitment of staff when necessary, and ensure that job descriptions are current
• Additional duties as assigned

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and manage special projects, including working collaboratively with staff to assure projects meet deadlines
• Develop and maintain professional relationships between clinical and research staff
• Additional responsibilities listed in “Job Description”

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing
• Current license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan
• Minimum of 1-2 years research experience
• Minimum 2 years management experience
• Minimum 2 years antenatal obstetrics experience
• SOCRA certification preferred
• Demonstrated clinical skills and knowledge of sterile techniques
• In-depth knowledge of labor and delivery, prepartum and postpartum patient care, and high-risk antenatal care
• Highly professional and dependable
• Communication and interpersonal skills to interact professionally with a diverse group of team members
• Strong organization skills, able to multi-task, and can manage time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient computer and internet skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to plan and execute elements associated with multiple protocols

BENEFITS

• Comprehensive benefit package is available which may include:
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Retirement
• Tuition Assistance