Research RN

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description:

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well. Mercy One Central Iowa sets the standard for personalized and radically convenient care in the Des Moines metro area and surrounding counties.

Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1893, is the longest continually operating hospital in Des Moines and Iowa’s largest medical center, with 802 beds available. The hospital is one of the Midwest’s largest referral centers. With more than 7,000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 1,500 physicians and allied health professionals, Mercy One Central Iowa is one of Iowa’s largest employers.

Mercy One Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines:
At Mercy One Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines, we offer expert care for heart and vascular conditions in a comfortable, easily accessible environment. From prevention to advanced diagnostic testing to consultations and routine follow-up visits, our experienced cardiologists, vascular surgeons and cardiovascular team provides personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs. Whether you're managing a chronic condition or seeking a second opinion, we're here to support your heart and vascular health close to home.

Want to learn more about Mercy One Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines?

Join the Mercy One Family! We are looking to hire a Research RN for our Mercy One Iowa Heart Center West Des Moines. As a Research RN at Mercy One, Under direction, provides professional nursing care for and enrolls/monitors adult patients in Clinical Research studies following Iowa Heart Center’s (IHC) established standards and practices.

Schedule:

Full time 40 hours a week 8:00-4:30 No Weekends or Holidays

• Organizes research protocol to include, but not limited to, obtaining consents.
• Assists in preparation of information for submission to Institutional Review Board (IRB) for approval and completes correspondence between IRB and drug companies.
• Serves as Iowa Heart Center’s resource and liaison in all aspects of each protocol to study with patients, families, hospitals, office staff, physicians, pharmaceutical companies and coworkers.
• Completes all necessary paperwork connected to research study.
• Coordinates all activities related to patients’ diagnostic testing, visits and evaluations.
• Organizes and assists with site visits with drug companies and monitors CRA.
• Organizes and participates in meetings as required for orientation to study, update or review, etc.
• Provides backup and maintains an understanding of all other protocols which the group is involved in for support and relief of primary nurse on projects.
• Conducts in-service education where needed.
• Conducts patient phone calls or follow-up assessments as needed.
• Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliation and certification.
• Maintains statistical collection of all protocols.
• Administration of research protocols by finding patients who meet inclusion/exclusion criteria, scheduling in office doctor and lab visits.
• Coordinate and/or perform other tests in and outside the clinic.
• Maintain accurate documents, FDA records and case form records, complete health and drug histories and disease assessments.
• Review patient data for safety and administration purposes.
• Make corrections and clarifications of data for sponsor monitors.
• Assess learning needs of patient and significant others.
• Teach patients about medications and procedures of protocol.
• Gives accurate and complete information
• Obtains patient consent…