Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator 1 - Stem Cell & Medicine

Inova Center for Personalized Health & Inova Fairfax Hospital are looking for a dedicated Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I to join the team Stem Cell & Medicine Research Team. This role will be full-time, regular business hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (flexibility needed around specific research studies).

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, & flexible work schedules.

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator I Job Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate fluidity with clinical responsibilities and research within our Stem Cell and Cancer Research departments.
• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of imaging principles, theory, anatomy and pathology processes while utilizing the most appropriate techniques and/or positioning for optimal examinations.
• Provides clinical services in multiple modalities, according to imaging practice standards.
• Communicates effectively with patients to obtain clinical history/informed consent to assist physicians in optimizing the performance and interpretation of examinations.
• Effectively uses radiation protection procedures with collimation devices and protective shielding.
• Performs and documents routine quality control testing of equipment.
• Recognizes the need for routine maintenance of imagers/processors to maintain consistent quality images.
• Maintains an orderly, safe and clean environment. Ensures rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies for procedures.
• Assists in the development, review and implementation of policies/procedures.
• Exhibits excellent, clear communication skills.
• Demonstrates creativity in section operation skills, decision making skills and contingency planning preparation.
• Acts as a resource for imaging students and other technologists.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: BSN or AD. If RN has an AD, within six months from date of hire, they must meet with their nurse leader and conduct the following: 1.) Identify which accredited school they plan to attend 2.) Provide a written plan with anticipated BSN completion date 3.) Submit a review of transcripts from the school indicating the required pre-requisites and timeline for taking the courses 4.) Complete BSN within 24 months of start date.
• Experience: One (1) year of research training and/or protocol implementation.
• Certification: Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association; Must be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse in VA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Strong clinical background in: ICU/oncology/medicine; research