Clinical Research Site Manager - 248674
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Contributor to the profitable management of the clinical research business, consistent with company principles, strategies, and objectives. Accountable for the overall coordination, organization, and efficient implementation of clinical trials including management of regulatory, clinical operations, and line management of Project Managers and support roles. Performs diverse managerial responsibilities requiring considerable analysis, judgment, and detailed understanding of clinical research processes.
Works closely with the Principal Investigator and Managing Partner to evaluate clinical trials and ensure that all study-related procedures are completed properly from a clinical and a regulatory perspective. In executing these position responsibilities, the Site Director is guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP), International Committee on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines, and company standard operating procedures and policies.
Key Activities:
Planning and Management: Supports Managing Partner implementation of business plans for achieving the strategic and tactical goals and objectives of the line of business.
Contributor to the business plan in collaboration with the PI and Managing Partner
Contributor to the financial performance of the line of business.
Enforce standardized policies, procedures, and performance metrics to ensure consistency and excellence in research operations, data management, and regulatory submissions and activities.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.
Study Operations: Manages all aspects of clinical research studies and related office operations.
Interviews, supports hiring process trains, , and manages Clinical Research Coordinators, Assistant Clinical Research Coordinators, Data Entry Specialists, Psychometric Raters, and the Front Desk Office Coordinators and Specialists.
Evaluate staff performance, identify growth opportunities, and ensure role clarity.
Oversees day-to-day clinical research operations, including protocol implementation, data management, and regulatory submissions and oversight.
Manages the processes of informed consent, subject visits, source document, Case Report Form and other document preparation and disposition.
Completes study visits and pre-screening visits of participants as business needs dictate.
Partner with PI, Managing Partner, and research staff to ensure successful execution of clinical trials and adherence to timelines and budgets.
Proactively identify operational risks and implement mitigation strategies to safeguard research quality, compliance, and patient safety.
Maintain readiness for sponsor and regulatory inspections, serving as subject matter expert on compliance and quality matters.
Serve as Point of Contact for internal and external audits, monitor compliance trends, and implement corrective and preventative actions to uphold operational integrity.
Subject Recruitment: Assists Managing Partner with the implementation of plans for recruiting subjects into each study.
Includes coordination and oversight of site metrics
Includes collaboration with recruitment department as designated by Managing Partner
Regulatory Oversight: Oversees regulatory activities for all studies including timelines, personnel
involved, and key activities. Responsible for delivery of regulatory activities and site level metrics. Ensures that studies are implemented in compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines as promulgated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Skills Required:
B.A. or B.S. required;. A minimum of 7 years of progressive clinical trial management experience is required including prior Clinical Research Coordinator experience and experience in line management and/or leading teams
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem solving skills with proven track record of implementing quality improvement initiatives, training programs, and regulatory compliance strategies in clinical research settings.
Understanding of Clinical Research Requirements:Demonstrated knowledge with clinical research study processes and requirements. Understands regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
Thoroughness and Accuracy: Able to collect, organize, interpret, and record detailed information as required by study sponsors and regulatory and review agencies.
Communication: Able to communicate with direct reports, co-workers, sponsors, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner. Knowledgeable in clinical operations and project management.
Management: Able to manage a staff of clinical professionals and create a productive, satisfying work environment.
Independence: Demonstrates the initiative to act independently, initiating activity as required and making appropriate decisions within the constraints of study protocols, regulatory requirements, this job description, and company policy.
Adaptability: Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes in spite of environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change.
Computer Skills: Able to use standard office software, as well as proprietary applications unique to the clinical research industry and individual sponsoring organizations.
Clinical Research Associate II
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Responsible for providing Clinical Research support for all clinical trials. Under the direction of supervisor or designee, this position will serve as support for the clinical study team.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Participate and assist in design and preparation of protocols and case report forms.
Generate clinical SOPs, policies, charters, and plans according to US and international guidelines.
Participate in the evaluation of potential clinical sites according to established criteria of acceptability.
Responsible for procurement of budgets, contracts, regulatory documents, and other administrative documents as related to clinical research functions.
Initiate studies performing initiation site visits, arrange for shipment of clinical supplies, case report forms, and other necessary materials.
Conduct ongoing study monitoring, including frequent periodic site visits, protocol adherence checks, material handling procedures, inspection of study files, and related monitoring functions.
Prepare site visit reports with identification of key accomplishments, key issues for resolution and recommendations for follow-up actions for assigned study sites.
Conduct study termination visits, obtain final reports from investigators, and participate in the preparation of final reports for regulatory submission.
Assist with the maintenance of clinical archive and electronic files.
Other tasks as assigned.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
BA, BS, RN, BSN or equivalent
Basic knowledge and adherence to GCPs
1-2 years of clinical research experience or equivalent experience or training
Strong attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Unquestionable integrity and highest ethical standards
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated, assertive, and driven
BenefitsDental, Medical, Vision and 401K
Pre-Award Grants Research Administrator
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Position Title Pre-Award Grants Research Administrator Division Research and Sponsored Programs Department Research and Spons Programs Number of hours per week 37.5 Days to be worked Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Months per year Fiscal (12 months) If modified, list months Job Type Full-Time Campus Main Campus If other location, please indicate Position Number 119170 Advertised Salary Commensurate with education and experience Pay Basis Monthly Job Description
Tennessee State University Department of Research and Sponsored Programs invites applications for the position of Pre-Award Grants Research Administrator.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Collaborate with faculty and researchers to interpret sponsor guidelines and ensure the development of compliant and competitive proposals.
* Prepare and review proposal budgets and justifications in accordance with institutional and sponsor policies.
* Ensure timely submission of proposals through electronic research administration systems (e.g., grants.gov, Research.gov, NSF Fastlane, NIH eRA Commons).
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal, state, and private sponsor regulations and institutional policies governing sponsored research.
* Route proposals through internal approval processes and maintain proposal records in the institution's research management system.
* Assist with institutional registrations and maintenance of organizational profiles with sponsor portals.
* Serve as a resource to faculty and staff by offering guidance, training, and assistance in pre-award procedures.
* Coordinate with post-award administrators to ensure continuity and compliance from proposal through award.
* Participate in workshops, webinars, and professional development opportunities to remain current on research administration practices.
* Assist in developing standard operating procedures and training materials for pre award functions.
Preferred Skills and Attributes:
* Familiarity with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200} and other federal grant regulations.
* Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
* Effective communicator with a service-oriented approach to supporting faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Public Administration, Research Administration, or a STEM discipline); Master's preferred.
* Minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience in research administration or grant management, particularly in a higher education, nonprofit, or research-intensive environment.
* Working knowledge of federal agency proposal requirements (e.g., NIH, NSF, DOE, USDA, DOD).
* Experience with proposal submission portals (Grants.gov Workspace, Research.gov).
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
* Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential is a plus.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing a criminal background check as mandated by Tennessee State University.
Official transcripts for positions which require a post-secondary undergraduate degree, advanced degree and/or certification must be presented upon hire.
An unofficial transcript may be attached in the "Transcript" section.
You will be required to provide names and contact information for three references during your application to the posting. If you are the recommended candidate for the position, our online hiring system will automatically generate solicitation for these letters using contact information you provided.
Open Date 06/30/2025 Close Date Job Category Administrative/Professional Requisition Number Benefits
Tennessee State University offers eligible employees a competitive benefits package that includes annual leave (vacation), sick leave, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, flexible benefits plans and more.
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Clinical Project Manager
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Project Manager (PM)
Project Manager (PM) is the project's point person, responsible for training staff and managing the project to ensure that the project is executed according to the objectives defined by Sponsor, on time, within budget and as per quality standard of Ergomed and principles of Good Clinical Practice.
Duties and responsibilities of PM are:
Project-wise:
Upon request, supporting Business Development group in developing the study proposal as per Client's Request for Proposal and contributing to the Bid Defence meeting
Serving as Point of Contact for Sponsor
Determining resource requirement for the project; securing the resources in partnership with the Resource Manager, Office Director and Functional Head.
Verifying and ensuring that all assigned project team members (Monitors, Site Managers, CTAs, Lead Site Manager, Data Manager etc.) are trained (e.g. GCP, SOP, indication, protocol, study specific procedures / requirements, etc.) to perform their assignments
Organizing and facilitating project meetings throughout the project (study organization, initiation / kick off meeting, investigator meeting, regular project team meetings during project execution, and project close-out meeting) - with project team members, other Ergomed functional groups as needed, vendors and Sponsor, as appropriate
o Additional Monitors' Meetings may be arranged per the project plan, or as required. Those meetings should be documented on Training Attendance Log (FRM/PM/010.07)
o Participants of Investigator Meeting should be provided with Investigator Meeting Attendance Certificate for their records. Additionally, meeting agenda, list of attendees and training materials should be filed both in TMF and ISF (SOP/PM/013)
Contributing to study documents development as applicable (e.g. protocol, ICF, CRF, CRF completion guidelines, CSR etc.)
Developing/review and revise project plans (e.g. project management plan, communication plan, recruitment plan, risk management plan, monitoring plan, safety management plan, data management plan, etc.) including specific Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure consistent and timely execution of the project with quality and within budget
Developing study ECIS share folder (with support of IT) in order to facilitate sharing of key study documents / guidelines / templates, and reporting / review of study status and KPIs
Safeguarding quality of study conduct and initiating corrective / preventative measures as needed - e.g. update of study guidance documents, re-training, co-monitoring, etc.
Vendor selection/ qualification as required per the contract
Investigator identification and selection per the contract
Contracting investigational sites (e.g. investigator / team, institution as applicable)
Supporting Regulatory Affairs group in the regulatory and EC/IRB submission process
Reviewing and verifying that all required documents are in good order for the first IMP release to the investigational site
Ensuring the set up and maintenance of the clinical trial master files as per Ergomed SOP/PM/013 and SOP/ADM/004 (or per Sponsor SOPs) and GCP, including TMF QC
Management of clinical project, including deliverables from all functional areas and vendors in accordance with contractual timelines, sponsor specifications, quality, and GCP
Providing operational (field and in-house) support to clinical study execution, as needed
Reviewing of Monitors' reports. If the master files are set up and maintained by the Sponsor, the PM or Ergomed project lead will ensure all original documentation, including visit reports, are forwarded to the Sponsor, according to SOP/PM/013 and SOP/ADM/004
Periodic review of cumulative listings of study non-compliance issues to assess whether there are any trends at any site or at the study level and determine if any additional corrective / preventative actions should be taken and/or issues communicated to the responsible parties and Sponsor
Reporting project status to Sponsor, assigned Project Director, and Ergomed Senior/Executive Management as requested
Responsible for project profitability
o Preparing study budget forecast
o Negotiating out-of-scope tasks / units with the Sponsor
o Regular reporting to finance department / Head of Clinical Operations
o Review of project grants / expense reports, and financial trackers (invoicing/expenses) in a timely manner
Managing the preparations for study specific audits, attending in-house project audits, reviewing audit reports, proposing and overseeing completion of Corrective and Preventative Action Plan
Coordinating the process of study files reconciliation at the end of the trial in preparation for the file transfer to the Sponsor and identifying a sub-set of files to be archived at Ergomed
Contributing to review of Clinical Study Report, as requested
o Participating in review cycles to ensure all protocol and GCP deviations were provided to the medical writer
o Facilitating the provision of documents and data to the medical writer
In addition to project related tasks, the PM considered as senior project staff, will be involved in development of Company processes and standard operational procedures by supporting the following activities:
Company related:
Developing, reviewing and revision of Ergomed SOPs within their area of expertise in order to ensure consistency with Good Clinical Practices and other applicable regulatory standards / requirements
Contributing to Ergomed training programs to enhance knowledge of Good Clinical Practices, related guidance documents, Ergomed SOPs and Working procedures
Clinical Project Manager
Clinical research associate job in Franklin, TN
Bioclinica is one of the leading global CRO company which focuses on bringing efficiency to the clinical trials. We have a premier global research network-and the only one with investigator sites in the U.S., Europe, Latin America, and Asia. We are headquartered in Doylestown, PA. Bioclinica offers a network of research sites, patient recruitment-retention services, and a post-approval research division. We serve more than 400 pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device organizations
Job Description
The Clinical Project Manager will focus on study start up through close out activities and perform project analysis while highlighting leadership skills in therapeutic areas such as Neuroscience, Musculoskeletal, Oncology, Cardiovascular, and more. This individual would be driven, dedicated and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Project Management experience within a CRO is highly desirable.
Primary Responsibilities
Identifies project guidelines and communication needs by:
Reviewing study requirements and response assessment criteria and collaborates with key stakeholders to develop study start-up activities and associated documents
Defining project plans (i.e. timelines, milestones and limitations for project staff)
Establishing project reporting schedules
Providing project updates to BD Director, Global Services Managing Directors, Sponsor representative(s) on schedule
Communicating timely, appropriate project information to project teams, sites and company/sponsor representative(s)
Performs project analysis and management by:
Identifying critical project success factors for tracking, analysis and reporting
Determining needed resources for project completion and communicating needs to appropriate departmental managers
Collaborating with department leaders for appropriate training of those involved with the project toward excellence in successful and timely completion of project
Performing financial tasks including monthly billing, forecasting, project scope reviews and amendments, and pass-through cost management
Possessing a thorough understanding of the project contract and totals needed for monthly revenue reporting
Understanding SOPs and working closely with QA for clarification and documentation of deviations
Training and maintaining project team knowledge and applications of SOPs
Communicating all protocol clarifications/revisions to project team
Coordinating site management of data collection with internal and external teams
Provides project team leadership by:
Leading by example with professional and collaborative conduct
Developing and delivering team project training
Establishing team performance expectations and guidelines
Providing input to departmental managers of respective team members' performance level
Analyzing team performance for consistency/quality within established project guidelines
Collaborating with the departmental managers for team coaching/mentoring
Supports Business Development efforts by:
Collaborating with BD Director in the development and presentation of company capabilities calls/meetings
Attending professional meeting(s) as Company representative
Delivering polished Investigator Meeting presentation projecting solid comprehension of project/protocol and company services
Oversees project close out by:
Assisting with coordination of submission activities, as applicable
Assisting with initiating and overseeing all project close out activities to completion
Performs supervisory functions by, if applicable:
Communicating job expectations
Planning, monitoring and appraising job results
Coaching, counseling and disciplining staff
Initiating, coordinating and enforcing systems, policies and procedures
Approving direct reports time sheets, requests for time off and/or overtime
Performing timely performance evaluations of direct reports
Coordinating and conducting new hire interviews; facilitating hiring decision
Training new hires on departmental processes and responsibilities
Maintains Quality Service and Departmental Standards by:
Reading, understanding and adhering to organizational Standard Operating Procedures (“SOP”)
Establishing and enforcing departmental standards
Reviewing and updating company SOPs related
Secondary Responsibilities
Contributes to team effort by:
Exploring new opportunities to add value to organization and departmental processes
Helping others to accomplish results
Performing other duties as assigned and deemed necessary
Maintains Technical Knowledge by:
Attending and participating in applicable company sponsored training
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree required or commensurate experience level. Educational majors in life sciences, pharmacy, nursing, or other healthcare field highly desirable
Experience:
Previous management or project experience in clinical development of investigational medications required
1-3 years clinical trials experience within a CRO or pharmaceutical research organization required; preferably in a project management related role.
Working knowledge of GCH, ICH guidelines and FDA regulations
Medical Imaging experience a plus
Experience working with computer software including Word, Excel, Access and Project preferred
Additional skill set:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong organizational and leadership skills
Goal oriented
Ability to maintain professional and positive attitude
Additional Information
Working conditions:
Travel: 0-20%
Lifting: 0-15lbs
Other: Computer work for long periods of time
EEO Statement
Bioclinica is an equal opportunity employer. Bioclinica evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability/handicap status or any other legally protected characteristic
Talent Network- Clinical Research*
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Profound Research:Profound Research seeks to drive clinical innovation by partnering with community physicians to offer clinical research as a therapeutic option to their patients. Profound enables providers with the right people and tools to launch clinical research operations, often for the first time, to offer new care pathways to patients. Profound Research is looking to grow its energetic team inspired by changing how patients and providers engage in clinical research. Our Mission: Improving Lives by Providing Advanced Therapeutic Options Our Vision: Creating the Absolute Best Patient-Physician Experience in Clinical Research Our Values: Compassion: We value the patient-physician relationship above all else and are committed to a service-oriented approach to all interactions.
Urgency: We work hard and practice selflessness, acting swiftly and decisively to meet the needs of our patients, partners, and colleagues.
Solution Orientation: We are relentlessly positive, and we communicate directly to efficiently identify and implement effective solutions. Excellence: We insist on excellence, holding ourselves accountable and empowering each other to deliver best-in-class service while maintaining the highest ethical and scientific standards.
Profound Ethos o Physicians are the Vanguard o All Decisions Improve Patient Care o Never Compromise Quality
We are committed to hiring dynamic, mission-driven leaders who operate with a strong sense of urgency to transform healthcare. Don't see a position that fits? Join our Talent Network to get in touch and stay informed about opportunities. Job DescriptionJoin the Profound Research Talent NetworkThe Profound Research Talent Network is a way to get in touch with our team and be informed of opportunities within our growing portfolio that might be a match for you. Whether you're a clinician, clinical research professional, or recent graduate looking for your next opportunity, we want to hear from you.
Get to Know Us Profound enables community physicians to offer clinical research as a therapeutic option to their patients. We provide all of the infrastructure, non-clinical services, and expertise need to provide patients access to the newest therapies available. Visit us at ***********************
We'd Like to Get to Know YouWe are committed to hiring dynamic, mission-driven leaders who operate with a strong sense of urgency and want to make an outsized impact in healthcare. Common characteristics of the people who comprise Rubicon Founders and our portfolio companies:
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Submit your resume and/or LinkedIn profile. If you look like a fit for one of our upcoming opportunities, a member of our Talent team will be in touch to schedule a conversation.
Physical Requirements · Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer, standing and walking. · Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times. · Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling. · Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. · Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication and making fine discriminations in sound. · The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection); using measurement devices; and/or assembly or fabrication of parts at distances close to the eyes.
Auto-ApplyClin/Tran Research Coordinator I
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Neurology Admin 20
Job Summary:
The Darby lab is seeking a motivated and independent applicant for hire as a clinical research coordinator in the department of behavioral and cognitive neurology. Our lab uses a combination of structural MRI, functional connectivity MRI, and behavioral testing to understand complex neurological disorders involving cognitive impairment, psychosis, and/or abnormal moral behavior. The applicant will be primarily responsible for coordinating clinical research studies in patients with frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), as well as Alzheimer's disease and Parkinson disease. This position will specifically focus on investigator initiated, longitudinal studies in the Darby lab.
Responsibilities will include: 1.) Coordinating the approval and continuing review of research protocols through the IRB; 2.) Recruitment of patients and coordination of study visits, including administration of behavioral/neuropsychological tests, scheduling of neuroimaging, clinical research space for blood draws and lumbar punctures and 3.) Data entry, Data cleaning, documentation, management, and analysis. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and a willingness to learn basic computing skills. In addition, the candidate would be comfortable processing, handling, and shipping biospecimens. Familiarity with psychological research tools (Presentation, E-prime), neuropsychometric test administration, statistical software (R, SPSS), and an interest in cognitive neuroscience and/or medicine is also highly desired. Interested applications will have the opportunity to participate in the writing of manuscripts or abstracts for scientific meetings.
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate Research Projects
With assistance, prepares and processes new IRB research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications and adverse event reports according to institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
Uses coordination skills and works collaboratively to complete research protocols, including participant eligibility and recruitment, scheduling study visits, administering patient questionnaires and behavioral tasks.
Assisting with blood draws, lumbar punctures, processing samples, and shipping of biological specimens according to study protocol.
Records data from patient medical records, questionnaires, and behavioral tests onto case report forms (either paper or electronic) with awareness and attention to the requirements for accuracy, completeness and timeliness.
Creating and managing electronic database per study protocol, efficient data entry, MRI processing, and compliance with data safety storing
Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.
World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.
Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Delivers job responsibilities that impact own job area/team with some guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Uses existing procedures, research and analysis to solve standard job related problems that may require some judgement. Breadth of Knowledge: Requires subject matter knowledge within a professional area to meet job requirements. Team Interaction: Individually contributes to project/ work teams.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas. - Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service. - Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns to supervisors in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Shows eagerness to learn new knowledge, technologies, tools or systems and displays willingness to go above and beyond. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively :- Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Willingly proposes/accepts ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them.- Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications :
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
Less than 1 year
Education :
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Auto-ApplyClinical Research Coordinator
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
The Clinical Research Coordinator will perform and manage tasks that are critical to clinical research studies. The Clinical Research Coordinator must ensure compliance with federal regulations, study protocol guidelines, as well as monitor study participants, and take a proactive approach to identify issues on an ongoing basis throughout the clinical research study.
To consistently embody AMR Clinical's Core Values:
United We Achieve
Celebrate Diverse Perspectives
Do the Right Thing
Adapt and Persevere
The Clinical Research Coordinator reports to the Site Manager/Team Lead.
Classification: Non-Exempt
Primary Responsibilities:
Focuses on compliance responsibilities, including protocol deviations, SAE reporting, and informed consent. Strong focus on compliance responsibilities, including managing protocol deviations, SAE reporting, and ensuring proper informed consent procedures.
Coordinate clinical trials per FDA requirements and GCP Guidelines per sponsor protocols.
Manage and document Adverse Event and Serious Adverse Event reporting in compliance with FDA, IRB, and sponsor requirements, ensuring timely follow-up and resolution.
Establish understanding of SOP's and implement the SOP's
Gain understanding of the pharmaceutical drug per clinical trial.
Develop detailed knowledge of protocol and procedures per clinical research study.
Communicate effectively with study sponsors, CROs, monitors/CRA's, IRBs, laboratories, and clinical personnel within the research industry.
Be the study ambassador on assigned studies to advise team members on protocols and procedures to ensure successful implementation and completion of the clinical research study.
Establish and maintain patient rapport.
Clinical data collection (vital signs, EKG recording, weight, height, etc.)
Obtain medical records and review as required.
Phlebotomy
Specimen collection, processing, and storage
Transporting clinical specimens to the laboratory.
Educate subjects on diaries and oversees compliance with diary completion.
Provides subjects instructions per study (diaries, restricted meds, study reminders, etc.)
Responsible for completing patient phone call visits in accordance to the standard protocol period.
Ensure documentation follows ALCOA standards and is completed in a timely manner.
Ensure all necessary documents are completed, signed and dated.
Provides required information to Contract Research Organization (CRO), Institutional Review Board (IRB), sponsoring organization, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and/or other appropriate agency as required.
Manage study inventory and order supplies as needed.
Prepare and assist study monitors during onsite visits.
Maintain familiarity with all ongoing clinical research studies.
Travel to Investigator meetings as needed.
Promote team mentality by working flexible hours as needed and completing tasks outside the scope of everyday duties
Position may require occasional weekend and/or overtime hours.
Other duties as assigned
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
1 year of experience in clinical research.
Completion of formal medical training, educational program, or healthcare experience
Strong medical terminology
Ability to perform clinical, laboratory, and diagnostic tests (vital signs, height, weight, temperature, etc.).
Ability to work independently and lead study-related tasks.
Ability to multi-task in a high-paced evolving environment.
Exceptional listening, written, and verbal communication skills as well.
Demonstrate proficiency in office equipment and software programs.
Excellent organizational and task management skills.
Ability to be ambulatory most of the workday.
Ability to lift/transfer/push/manipulate equipment and patients, which requires strength, gross motor and fine motor coordination.
AMR Clinical does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
** This job description is intended to be a representative summary of the major responsibilities and accountabilities of the staff holding this position. The staff may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Auto-ApplyClinical Research Coordinator / Project Managers
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Job Description
At K2 Medical Research, a privately-owned clinical research facility in the greater Orlando and Central Florida area, we specialize in conducting multiphasic clinical trials that promote the development of innovative and effective medical treatments while maintaining the safety and privacy of our participants. We are committed to fighting the diseases that plague our loved ones and ourselves. By harnessing the power of advanced clinical research and connecting our patients with the treatments of tomorrow, we can improve the health of our local communities, and by extent, the population of our world.
K2 is building a talent pipeline for future Clinical Research Coordinator / Project Managers for our Nashville, TN clinic. The Clinical Research Coordinator will manage clinical trial performance and ensures conduct is congruent to the philosophy and mission of K2 Medical Research. Promote good clinical practices in the conduct of clinical investigations by possessing an in-depth knowledge of federal regulations and K2 Medical Research guidelines (SOPs) for the enrollment and maintenance of subjects in clinical trials, and by collecting, recording, and maintaining source and sponsor documentation.
This is an evergreen requisition, meaning we don't have an immediate opening, but we're actively seeking talented professionals for upcoming opportunities. By applying, your information will be reviewed and considered for future roles as they become available. If you're interested in a future with K2 Medical Research, we encourage you to apply!
Primary Responsibilities:
Understand thoroughly all assigned studies through reading protocols, attending investigator meetings and start-up meetings, and coordinating with Principal Investigator
Adhere strictly to the study protocol; obtain exemptions when necessary/appropriate
Communicate protocol issues to CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal or Sub-Investigator
Articulate all pertinent issues to the Pl or document by email/letter or during meetings
Collect initial psychiatric and medical information by interviewing patients and by accessing other appropriate sources
Ensure a flow of communication including telephone conferences between patient, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor and/or CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors and any marketing groups hired by the Sponsor
Utilize various psychiatric rating scales and maintaining interrater reliability with other clinicians at K2 Medical Research
Perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, ECG, phlebotomy, specimen packaging
Maintain timely K2 Medical Research source documentation as well as sponsor required information.
Dispense and maintain accurate records of study medication
Educate patients and family regarding their particular study and clinical drug trials in general.
Complete all monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner
Provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family at conclusion of patient's participation in study
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal and customer services skills
Strong time management and organizational skills In depth knowledge of industry regulations
Proven ability to and foster mentoring relationships
Ability to create momentum and foster organizational change
Qualifications:
HS Diploma or GED Transcript required. Bachelor's degree strongly preferred.
Two years of experience in a clinical environment. Experience in clinical research is ideal.
Experience in phlebotomy required.
LPN, RN, or other medical licensure or certification preferred.
Strong working knowledge of GCP and FDA guidelines
Knowledge of medical terminology
BLS Healthcare Provider required
Applicants that do not meet 100% of the above qualifications but who have a combination of related education and applicable experience may be considered upon approval.
Benefits:
We value our employees and their professional and personal needs, and support these through our benefit offerings:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Care Insurance, Legal Shield, Employee Assistance Program, and various discount programs.
401(K) Plans- Traditional and Roth plans are available; 4% employer match that is immediately vested
PTO of 16 days per year, 17 days after the first year of FT employment
9 paid Holidays
K2 observes a four-day work week, Monday through Thursday, for full time employees. Fridays are non-working days unless required by business needs.
Join the K2 Family: Where Compassion and Connection Lead the Way!
At K2 Med, people come first and we're seeking warm, wonderful humans who effortlessly click with everyone, from our incredible patients to brilliant physicians and dedicated research staff. We thrive on empathy, a patient-first approach, and absolutely zero big egos (unless it's an ego about being extra kind, then we'll allow it!). We believe a supportive, caring experience is paramount for our patients, and that starts with you.
We celebrate what makes you uniquely you! Your race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, or even your favorite snack (though we're partial to good research snacks) don't define your talent or fit here. If you need a little extra support or accommodation due to a disability, no sweat! Just reach out to our friendly team at HR@k2med.com, and we'll ensure you have everything you need to shine.
Patient Access Coordinator Part-Time, Dr. Ryan Duncan, Westgate - Cool Springs
Clinical research associate job in Brentwood, TN
Job Details Westgate I (WG) - Cool Springs - Brentwood, TN Part Time (20-31 Weekly Hours) Health CareDescription
Heritage Medical Associates is one of the largest independent, multi-specialty physician groups in Middle Tennessee. Founded on the principle of providing exceptional, patient-centered care, we serve communities across three counties with over a dozen convenient clinic locations in Middle Tennessee. Our commitment to clinical excellence, operational integrity, and compassionate care makes us a trusted name in healthcare delivery.
What You will Do:
The Patient Access Specialist provides centralized support for patient appointment scheduling, insurance verification, and referral coordination for department/specialty>. This role ensures accurate and timely processing to facilitate smooth access to care. .
Work You Will Do:
Provide support and training to Patient Access Specialists
Monitor call queues and response times
Resolve escalated scheduling and access issues
Collaborate with insurance and clinical teams
Recommend process enhancements for scheduling workflow
What is Necessary:
Essential:
High school diploma or equivalent
3+ year's experience in scheduling or patient access
Knowledge of insurance verification and referral processes
Ability sit/stand for 8 to 10 hours a day
Ability to lift at least 10-15lbs
Preferred:
Customer service or call center experience preferred
Detail-oriented and comfortable with data entry and systems
Strong customer service and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Experience using EPIC EHR or AllScripts
Manager, Research Nurse
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
The Research Nurse Manager ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance with international, federal, state, and local regulations, and Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals. This role involves recruiting, supervising, evaluating, and coordinating the activities of a team of professional nurses and/or clinical research support staff; ensures that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol, and with acceptable clinical procedure and safety standards.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Manage day-to-day clinical research nursing operations, from protocol review/initiation to study close-out, ensuring study integrity throughout, under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (PI) and in collaboration with the clinical/medical officer assigned to the study.
Oversees daily clinical operations of the Research Nursing Department.
Ensure clinical staffing needs are met and manage scheduling.
Ensures staff compliance with clinical and research standard operating procedures.
Assists adherence to study-related SOPs/scientific manuals; plans, conducts, and evaluates study orientation, oversees protocol-related in-services to research team and clinical staff; institutes process improvements as needed.
Conducts staff meetings and training sessions.
Generates performance evaluations and proposes disciplinary actions when appropriate.
Defines activities in complex clinical research studies to prevent deviations/unanticipated events.
Provides expertise and leadership in the development, preparation, and implementation of regulatory strategies to support clinical research missions.
Manages the tasks of direct reports to guide patients through the processes of consenting, screening, treatment, and post-treatment follow-up in clinical trials.
Ensure timely collection and reporting of adverse events according to institutional, sponsor and FDA timelines.
Supervises direct reports in the performance of medical tests, including, but not limited to, vital signs, lab, and EKGs.
Collaborates with other research managers in the management of staff, resources/allocation planning and performance assessments for various clinical research, clinical trials implementation and oversight and regulatory and compliance functions.
Communicates and collaborates w/ study team including internal and external parties, sponsors, PI, and study participants.
Evaluates potential protocols to determine feasibility, resource requirements.
Assists in the development and implementation of clinical research technology systems and infrastructure.
Develops protocol needs assessment and monitors quality assurance protocol for services provided.
Prepares for and attends sponsor and FDA audits.
Provides nursing care to research study patients; ensures compliance with each study's protocol; administers investigational medications and performs patient assessment during clinical visits as needed.
Ensures that the integrity and quality of the clinical research trial is maintained and that the trial is conducted in accordance with Good Clinical Practice Guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations and guidelines.
Travel to all research site offices as necessary.
Maintains a professional approach respecting the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Maintains a good attendance record and reports to work on time.
Maintains a professional attitude and appearance.
Maintain Tennessee licensure as applicable.
Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and follow-up skills.
Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding complex clinical trials protocols.
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support strategic plan.
Effective planning, delegation, and supervision skills.
Ability to travel up to 25% (local/regional).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Knowledge of protocol and clinical drug development processes, study design, study planning and management, and monitoring.
Knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree, BSN
Current Tennessee RN license
5+ years of experience as registered nurse
3+ years of experience in oncology setting
3+ years of experience in clinical research, preferred
Previous supervisory and/or management experience, preferred
Auto-ApplyResearch Assistant 2 - Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Clinical Pharmacology and Gene
Job Summary:
Under moderate supervision, set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology is a robust and dynamic division, innovating across its research and clinical missions to integrate genome variation and function to better define biological mechanisms of human disease.
A leader in personalized medicine, the division aims to understand how basic molecular, biochemical and cellular processes are altered in various pathological conditions, seeking to identify novel therapeutic interventions for human diseases.
The division is closely tied to the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, which leads the nation in mapping the complex interactions between our genome and human health.
QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's Degree + 2 YOE (required)
* Experience working with mice (required)
* Experience with PCR and Western Blotting (preferred)
* Experience in cell culture (ideally hi PSC-CM) (preferred)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays
* Understand and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)
* Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results
* Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens)
* Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
* Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures
* Read and follow all equipment manuals
* Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines
* Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments
* Maintain inventories
* Maintain sterile conditions as required
* Prepare reagents
* Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques
* Recognize problems and suggest solutions
* Assist in modifications as directed
* Provide appropriate written documentation of experiments
* Prepare preliminary research progress reports
* Summarize test results appropriately
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.
World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.
Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications :
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
2 years
Education :
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Auto-ApplyClinical Associate PRN
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Clinical Associate supports Cumberland Heights' mission of transforming lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction.
The Clinical Associate is responsible for assisting counseling staff members with providing direct and indirect services to a specified group and/or population of patients, including facilitation of a safe and therapeutic milieu. In addition, the Clinical Associate assists counseling staff in assessing the patients' daily needs, as well as assisting them to become involved in their own treatment and recovery experience.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following depending on assigned area and shift:
Provides information, including formal and informal orientation, to patients or family members regarding clinical programs and services including content, schedules, guidelines, etc.
Helps to create a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
Assists counseling staff with assessment, both initial and ongoing, by data collection and direct observation of the patient and/or family within the therapeutic milieu.
Assists in performing luggage and personal property searches.
Provides addiction and recovery related psycho-education to individuals, groups, and families as assigned, as well as facilitating and/or coordinating community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 Step discussion/study groups.
Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating company vehicles within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program.
Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned.
Manages the patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients and families accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery.
Intervenes in clinical and community crises in such a manner as to use crises for therapeutic value.
Assists in de-escalation and management of crises, including performing CPR and First Aid as needed
Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management teams, as assigned
Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
May assist in providing transportation for admitting and existing patients.
Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
Reacts productively to change.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED is required with Bachelor's degree preferred
One (1) year experience in addictions treatment preferred
CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
Valid Tennessee Driver's License preferred (may use company van to transport patients)
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical software.
Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while also knowing when consultation is needed.
Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients' experiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English.
Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy.
Reacts productively to change.
Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups.
If recovering, eighteen months of verifiable abstinence required; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position is on a campus setting that involves walking outside to various buildings and everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
Position requires frequent contact with people in crisis, including those who are emotionally volatile and may require additional safety precautions.
May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required)
Position is subject to varying shifts, including weekends as well as staying overnight for inclement weather as part of critical staffing, along with some travel to other off-site Cumberland Heights facilities/campus
Ability to lift up to 20lbs and/or push pull up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach, and use fine/gross motor skills.
Dialysis Clinical Coordinator (RN)
Clinical research associate job in Murfreesboro, TN
Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care and offer paid training, competitive pay, outstanding benefits, Sundays off and a strong culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment serving individuals in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.
The RN Clinical Coordinator, under the direction of the Clinic Administrator, is responsible for the clinical management of the dialysis unit and the supervision of all nursing personnel in order to ensure a safe dialysis treatment for all patients. The Clinical Coordinator will be responsible for directing nursing care in the dialysis facility in accordance with DCI's policies and procedures, Network/IPRO, OSHA, CMS, federal, state and local regulations.
Schedule: Full-time, five 8-hour days; Sundays off; no overnight shifts
Compensation: Pay range from $38-$43 per hour, depending on nursing and dialysis experience.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO - paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
Education reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Wellness program
Among others
Responsibilities
What You Can Expect:
Perform duties as a Dialysis Nurse.
Supervise and monitor direct patient care provided by PCTs, LPNs, and RNs including but not limited to initiating, monitoring and terminating dialysis treatments as well as physical assessment of patients.
Monitor overall performance and clinical outcomes for the facility in collaboration with the Medical Director and Clinic Administrator.
In collaboration with the Clinic Administrator, review of patient flow sheets is completed at end of day as well as spot checks during the day; verifying documentation accuracy for decreased blood flow rates, other prescription changes, early discontinuation, and fluctuations in blood pressure with notification to charge nurse.
Audit flowsheets to ensure transcription and implementation of Physician's orders is completed.
Participate in QAPI and supports outcome management through appropriate action plans.
Collaborate with the Clinic Administrator for patient care staffing, matching patient needs with staff capabilities and experiences to maximize staffing resources.
Collaborate with the Clinic Administrator on the scheduling of patients to ensure all patients are treated in a timely manner.
Assist in the teaching and training of new staff members as directed by the Nurse Educator - i.e., machines, ROS, procedures etc.
Act as the Subject Matter Expert and assist nurse educator with training for staff in all clinical systems.
Ensure vascular access management for the patients is documented as needed.
Qualifications
Successful Candidates Bring:
Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated clinical excellence
Desire to collaborate with care teams
Ability to problem solve
Education/Training:
Maintain a current TN license as a registered nurse
Completion from an accredited Registered Nursing Program
2 years' experience in a dialysis setting
Experience in critical care nursing is preferred
Experience in a supervisory role is preferred
DCI provides comprehensive hands-on training in order to equip our nurses for success
DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
DCI's Differentiator:
Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation's largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we're hiring in a clinic near you! ***************
DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or ************. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.
For more information about equal opportunity please see:
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Auto-ApplyClinical Research Coordinator - 247687
Clinical research associate job in La Vergne, TN
**Seeking a FULL TIME Clinical Research Coordinator for a brand new site in La Vergne, TN. Phlebotomy skills are a MUST!**
What You'll Do
Clinical Trial Coordination
Coordinate and manage all aspects of assigned Phase 2-4 clinical trials from site initiation to close-out.
Conduct study visits, including obtaining informed consent, performing protocol-required procedures, and collecting source data using eSource systems.
Ensure timely and accurate entry of study data into electronic case report forms (eCRFs).
Technology & Documentation
Utilize eSource, eConsent, eISF, and other clinical trial software platforms to maintain complete, accurate, and regulatory-compliant study records.
Support site readiness and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11, ICH GCP, and sponsor SOPs.
Regulatory Compliance
Maintain up-to-date regulatory documents and study binders (electronic and/or paper as required).
Assist with preparation for sponsor, CRO, or regulatory audits.
Patient Engagement & Safety
Recruit, screen, and enroll study participants according to protocol inclusion/exclusion criteria.
Ensure ongoing patient safety by monitoring for adverse events and reporting per protocol.
Collaboration & Support
Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, CROs, monitors, and other site staff.
Support training and mentoring of new CRC staff as assigned.
Provide on-site support at additional study locations when required (occasional travel).
Occasional travel may be required for audits, site visits, or team meetings.?
What We Offer
Competitive compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous PTO and paid holidays
Flexible scheduling options
Professional development and continuing education support
A mission-driven team that values respect, inclusion, and innovation
Ready to Make an Impact?
Mission with Meaning: Be part of a purpose-led team committed to health equity and real-world impact.
Startup Energy, Proven Expertise: Work fast, adapt quickly, and help build something new; guided by seasoned visionary?professionals who've seen what needs to change.
People First Culture: We care deeply about our patients, participants, and each other. Collaboration, transparency, and bold, straight-talking are core to how we work.
Invested in Your Growth: We don't just hire for today; we're building the leaders and change makers of tomorrow.?
3-5 Must Have Skills/Qualifications
What You Bring
Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with patients, investigators, and sponsors.
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize multiple studies.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
Experience with eSource, eConsent, and electronic ISF systems strongly preferred.
Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating Phase 2-4 clinical trials in a site, SMO, or academic research setting.
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) a plus.
Knowledge of GCP, FDA regulations, and clinical trial conduct.
Clinical/Translational Research Coordinator II
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
VMAC
Job Summary:
The Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center seeks a qualified applicant for a Clinical & Translational Research Coordinator II position. The coordinator will be part of a large, longitudinal National Institutes of Health-funded study. This study focuses on understanding risk factors for Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline in aging adults. Specific coordinator responsibilities are described below.
The work for this position will be performed on site at VUMC's Crystal Terrace office located at 3319 West End Ave. in Nashville, TN and will work Monday-Friday, traditional, day-time business hours. Flexibility is key to being successful in this role.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
At the Vanderbilt Memory and Alzheimer's Center, we are at the forefront of advancing knowledge in Alzheimer's disease prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment. Through our research, we aim to pave the way for a new era of understanding and managing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. For more information, please visit*******************************
Responsibilities
Protocol Implementation & Coordination
Approximately half of the position is participant-facing and focused on protocol implementation and coordination of study visit activities, such as:
- Screening participants and assessing study eligibility
- Administering and scoring cognitive protocols
- Collecting medical history information from participants and their loved ones
- Accompanying participants to visit procedures, such as blood work, brain MRI, and cardiac imaging appointments
- Collecting participant and study partner questionnaire data and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness
- Coordinating preparation and distribution of ambulatory blood pressure and actigraphy monitors
Data Management & Administrative Activities
Approximately half of the position is focused on administrative and data management activities to support participant visits, such as:
- Completing medical record requests and managing medical record data
- Coding, entering, and managing participant data
- Maintaining participant charts, including source documents, medical release forms, and consent documents
- Completing disbursement/reimbursement paperwork for participant payments
- Contributing to participant retention activities
The position provides an excellent opportunity to work within a large interdisciplinary team and develop and refine clinical research skills, especially for applicants interested in building a career in clinical research.
Position Requirements
A bachelor's degree and a minimum of 1 year of professional experience is required. Prior research experience is preferred. Candidates should be proficient in all Microsoft applications with excellent organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should also be able to master tasks quickly and independently and work well as part of an interdisciplinary team.
GENERAL KEY RESPONSIBILITIES for CLINICAL/TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR II:
Proficiently prepares and processes new IRB research proposals, amendments, continuing review applications and adverse event reports according to institutional and departmental policies and procedures and federal regulations
Accurately and compliantly prepares and maintains documents required to be maintained internally and available for regulatory authorities and/or the sponsor prior to, during and after the conduct of a clinical/translational trial. Participates in periodic site visits from sponsor, regulatory authorities and others to review research, source documentation and research procedures
Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements (locally and across multiple sites, if required)
Participates in the determination of eligible candidates for study participation, assuring participants fulfill eligibility requirements. Strives to ensure studies are completed in a timely manner through implementing effective screening and recruitment strategies and completing required documentation. Assesses and evaluates potential participants pertinent medical and historical information to ensure only appropriate subjects are enrolled in clinical/translational trials and remain eligible for continued participation
Records data from source documentation and/or participant interaction onto case report forms (either paper or electronic) with awareness and attention to the requirements for accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Attends to query resolution in a timely manner. Assures research information is collected and stored in a manner that is compliant with regulations/policies and good clinical practice. Participates in site visits from sponsor, regulatory authorities and others to review research, source documentation, critical documents and research procedures
Performs packaging and ships study specimens (blood, urine, etc.) to the sponsor or laboratory in accordance with sponsor and shipping guidelines and regulations, maintaining appropriate documentation
With direction, develops and manages study budgets, monitoring efficient invoicing and taking appropriate action to maintain clinical trial billing compliance, providing reports investigators, department administration and funding agencies
Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, Sponsors, participants and representatives of professional organizations, participant advocates, and the public responsible for, or concerned about, protections for human participants of research and through ongoing monitoring of trial processes and participants
Participates in the ongoing informed consent process, ensuring that human subjects, their families, and other health care providers clearly understand what is expected of and from them in the course of participating in a clinical/translational trial
Participates in research related programs, such as the Clinical/translational Research Staff Council and its activities by submitting issues or suggesting solutions, and reviewing Council information, by attending meetings open to research staff and by sharing information with other research personnel
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Clinical Research (Novice): Can research problems that span several areas of the department. Develops and writes basic trial protocols. Knows what information is available in the company. Designs data collection forms. Has developed networking skills which assist in researching issues.
Study Design & Conduct (Novice): Applies qualitative and quantitative research methods to perform preparatory, regulatory, and analytic tasking within the life cycle of a study.
Project Coordination (Novice): Reviews specific project related documents for completeness and accuracy and ensures project status reports are received, when due, from project managers for all approved projects. Provides administrative and logistics support for various project meetings, training, workshops and facilitated sessions. Coordinates and tracks all work requests to ensure on time project delivery. Keeps project plans updated and ensures key milestones and dependencies are understood. Responsible for record keeping for project meetings such as issues logs, gap analysis sheets, meeting minutes, making copies, team event planning and execution, team travel, on-boarding activities for contractors or consultants, set up and maintenance of project repositories.
Communication (Novice): Clearly, effectively and respectfully communicates to employees or customers.
Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.
World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.
Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications :
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
1 year
Education :
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
Auto-ApplyResearch Nurse
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Tennessee Oncology, one of the nation's largest, community-based cancer care specialists, is home to one of the leading clinical trial networks in the country. Established 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee Oncology's mission remains unchanged: To provide access to high-quality cancer care and the expertise of clinical research for all patients, at convenient locations within their community and close to their home. Our growing network of physicians and locations is based on this mission. Tennessee Oncology is committed to advancing both the science of detection and targeted treatments, and to making these advances available to every patient. We believe caring for cancer patients is a privilege.
Why Join Us? We are looking for talented and highly-motivated individuals who demonstrate a natural desire to support the meaningful work of community oncologists and the patients we serve.
Job Description:
As the Research Nurse for Tennessee Oncology Greco Hainsworth Center for Research you will play a critical role in advancing oncology research by ensuring the successful execution of clinical trials. You will be responsible for screening, enrolling, documenting, and monitoring study subjects by ensuring strict protocol compliance and delivering exceptional patient care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Enroll patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment, treatment, and follow-up of eligible participants according to protocol requirements.
• Provide thorough education about study requirements and expectations.
• Complete and document the informed consent process accurately, ensuring all parties sign and date as required, including obtaining HIPAA Authorization.
• Obtains and maintains informed consents of each patient for the duration of a study.
• Review the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient.
• Complete and submit on-study forms within required timelines.
• Maintain accurate and detailed source documentation, including study visits findings, and outcomes.
• Screen all new patients or patients returning to office with scan results and document appropriately on patient tracking logs.
• Monitor subjects throughout the study, ensuring compliance with protocols and maintaining patient safety.
• Ensure that all medications are approved prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens, such as crossover studies.
• Dispense oral investigational products to study participants and provide guidance to ensure compliance with medication regimens.
• Accurately calculate and document BSA, Creatinine Clearance, Urine Protein: Creatinine ratio, and any other calculations or conversions required per protocol.
• Ensure that follow-up appointments, scans, or related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements.
• Record and report adverse events in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Document appropriately when patients are removed from protocol.
• Ensure reconsent of patients at the next scheduled visit, following availability of updated ICF, and documents process appropriately.
• Provide patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding or proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Maintains medication inventory and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with the clinical research team to ensure timely completion of study-related tasks and reporting.
• Serve as a liaison between study participants, investigators, and the research team to address questions and concerns.
• Float to other research Tennessee Oncology clinics as needed
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology
• Knowledge of FDA Code of Federal Regulations and GCP
• Knowledge of the clinical research processes
• At least one year of experience in a research setting preferred.
• Research Certification (ACRP or CCRP) Preferred
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• An Associate Degree; preferably a bachelor's degree
• RN License
• At least one year of oncology experience
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Job Title:
Physical Activity Required
Amount of time
None
Less than 1/3
(Occasionally)
1/3 to 2/3
(Frequently)
More than 2/3
(Regularly)
Standing
X
Walking
X
Sitting
X
Fingering or manual dexterity
X
Repetitive finger motion
X
Lifting or exerting force
Up to 10 pounds
Up to 25 pounds
X
Up to 50 pounds
Up to 100 pounds
Over 100 pounds
Reaching or stretching
X
Climbing or balancing
X
Crouching or stooping
X
Speaking
X
Hearing
X
Seeing (with correction)
X
Auto-ApplyClinical Scheduler. Dr. Katherine Gregory, Primary Care/IM, Pediatrics, Grassland
Clinical research associate job in Franklin, TN
Job Details Grassland (GL) - Franklin, TN Full Time (32-40 Weekly Hours) Not Specified None Day Health CareDescription
SUMMARY: The Clinical Scheduler is responsible for effectively and professionally managing patient flow from arrival to departure; performing various clerical duties; deals with other clinic personnel, patients and visitors, and fellow employees to ensure good internal and public relations. Handles incoming calls, schedules appointments, returns calls from patients, calls in prescriptions/changes as well as other phone responsibilities. Other duties may be assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Answer incoming telephone calls; handle patient concerns as appropriate or route to appropriate personnel.
Schedule appointments according to doctor's instructions and/or template in the Patient/Practice Management (Scheduling) system.
Review and scan all lab results, correspondence and necessary documents in the patient record.
Handle incoming calls-take complete and accurate phone messages including caller's name, telephone number. For sick calls include signs and symptoms, drug allergies, present medications, and pharmacy phone number. Prescription refills need to include the name of drug, dosage, frequency, and pharmacy phone number. Document appropriately in the EMR system.
Return patient calls in a timely manner
Call in prescriptions/changes according to the doctor's instruction (doctor's order). Document appropriately in the EMR system.
Check for accuracy of insurance status, eligibility, account information, and all vital statistics.
Complete referrals and pre-certifications in a timely manner-should have a good understanding of all insurance companies and referral/ pre-certifications requirements.
Must have predictable and consistent attendance
SECONDARY DUTIES
Open mail daily.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
Check for accuracy of insurance status, eligibility, account information, and all vital statistics.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Ability to cope with busy, challenging office environment.
Strong phone skills
Pleasant, courteous personality
Basic typing and computer skills, (Patient/Practice Management (Scheduling) & Electronic Med. Records experience helpful) minimum 25 wpm typing
Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.
Minimum of two years' experience in a physician's office.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High school education or equivalent.
3-5 years' experience office environment in the medical field.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public. Ability to maintain quality control standards. Ability to recognize problems and recommend solutions. Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures. Finally, articulate speech and pleasant, professional manner are necessary.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Healthcare Provider BLS Certification
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to stand/sit for 8 to 10 hours a day
Requires regular walking, bending, pushing, pulling and lifting
Must be able to lift at least 10-15lbs
Must be able to assist patients with transfers from chair to wheelchair, to exam tables, and back to wheelchair/chair
Must be able to assist patient with turning/positioning on exam table
Must be able to push patient in wheelchair
Must be able to manipulate objects-reaching, grasping, handling
Must exhibit good communication skills-understand, respond and translate into action
Clinical setting; exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations and other conditions common to a clinical environment.
Clinical Associate - PRN ARCH Boys
Clinical research associate job in Pegram, TN
Job DescriptionDescription:
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We are looking for you! Do you want to be a part of the team that transforms lives? ARCH Academy is more than a campus on 67 acres, it's a community. Our mission is providing the highest quality care possible for persons and families who are at risk for or who are suffering from the disease of chemical dependency. Treatment encompasses the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of recovery by offering a safe, loving and healing environment, combining professional excellence and the principles of the Twelve Steps.
Cumberland Heights Foundation offers a comprehensive benefits program, which includes:
· Medical, Dental and Vision effective 1st day of month following 28 days of employment
· Employer Contribution for Health Saving Account or Health Reimbursement Account
· 401K with Company match and eligibility after 90 days of employment
· Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual beginning day (1) one and up to 20 days of PTO the first year
The Clinical Associate supports Cumberland Heights' mission of transforming lives, giving hope and healing to those affected by alcohol or drug addiction.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Clinical Associate is responsible for assisting counseling staff members with providing direct and indirect services to a specified group and/or population of patients, including facilitation of a safe and therapeutic milieu. In addition, the Clinical Associate assists counseling staff in assessing the patients' daily needs, as well as assisting them to become involved in their own treatment and recovery experience.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include some or all of the following depending on assigned area and shift:
Provides information, including formal and informal orientation, to patients or family members regarding clinical programs and services including content, schedules, guidelines, etc.
Helps to create a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
Assists counseling staff with assessment, both initial and ongoing, by data collection and direct observation of the patient and/or family within the therapeutic milieu.
Assists in performing luggage and personal property searches.
Provides addiction and recovery related psycho-education to individuals, groups, and families as assigned, as well as facilitating and/or coordinating community groups, in-house and outside 12 step meetings, and 12 Step discussion/study groups.
Transports patients to 12 Step meetings and/or other therapeutic recreation activities as assigned, operating company vehicles within the guidelines of the Fleet Management Safety Program.
Assists Activities Services staff members with recreation, art, music, and adventure based therapies as assigned.
Manages the patient community as a therapeutic milieu, holding patients and families accountable for behavior consistent with community guidelines and recovery.
Intervenes in clinical and community crises in such a manner as to use crises for therapeutic value.
Assists in de-escalation and management of crises, including performing CPR and First Aid as needed
Participates in team meetings, treatment plan reviews, staff meetings, and quality management teams, as assigned
Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
May assist in providing transportation for admitting and existing patients.
Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.
Ensures proper handling and distribution of company funds.
Maintains confidentiality of company and patient information.
Reacts productively to change.
Performs other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
None
Requirements:
High school diploma or GED is required with Bachelor's degree preferred
One (1) year experience in addictions treatment preferred
CPRS certification is preferred but not required.
Valid Tennessee Driver's License preferred (may use company van to transport patients)
Intermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel)
Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical software.
Ability to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while also knowing when consultation is needed.
Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients' experiences.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English.
Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
Ability to model/teach the 12 Step programs and philosophy.
Reacts productively to change.
Ability to deescalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
Ability to present to hostile or disinterested groups.
If recovering, eighteen months of verifiable abstinence required; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Position is on a campus setting that involves walking outside to various buildings and everyday risks or discomforts requiring normal safety precautions.
Position requires frequent contact with people in crisis, including those who are emotionally volatile and may require additional safety precautions.
May perform CPR/First Aid as needed (being certified or eligible is required)
Position is subject to varying shifts, including weekends as well as staying overnight for inclement weather as part of critical staffing, along with some travel to other off-site Cumberland Heights facilities/campus
Ability to lift up to 20lbs and/or push pull up to 40lbs; move around campus on uneven and rural terrain.
Ability to speak, hear, see, sit, walk, stand, reach, and use fine/gross motor skills.
Research Assistant 2 - Clinical Pharmacology
Clinical research associate job in Nashville, TN
Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt's mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.
Organization:
Clinical Pharmacology and Gene
Job Summary:
Under moderate supervision, set up, conduct experiments, and continue research projects following protocols including the appropriate recording of data and reporting of standard or variant results. Assist in other laboratory and research functions.
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DEPARTMENT SUMMARY
The Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology is a robust and dynamic division, innovating across its research and clinical missions to integrate genome variation and function to better define biological mechanisms of human disease.
A leader in personalized medicine, the division aims to understand how basic molecular, biochemical and cellular processes are altered in various pathological conditions, seeking to identify novel therapeutic interventions for human diseases.
The division is closely tied to the Vanderbilt Genetics Institute, which leads the nation in mapping the complex interactions between our genome and human health.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree + 2 YOE (required)
Experience working with mice (required)
Experience with PCR and Western Blotting (preferred)
Experience in cell culture (ideally hi PSC-CM) (preferred)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Under moderate supervision, conduct and evaluate experiments and assays
• Understand and follow experimental protocols (may include animal handling, tissue culture, etc.)
• Record, compile, interpret, and communicate data/results
• Follow University safety protocols (may include use of combustibles, radioactivity, toxic material, and/or carcinogens)
• Perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions
• Prepare, operate and troubleshoot equipment in experimental procedures
• Read and follow all equipment manuals
• Maintain and repair equipment according to manufacturer and University guidelines
• Ensure Laboratory is prepared for experiments
• Maintain inventories
• Maintain sterile conditions as required
• Prepare reagents
• Demonstrate an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques
• Recognize problems and suggest solutions
• Assist in modifications as directed
• Provide appropriate written documentation of experiments
• Prepare preliminary research progress reports
• Summarize test results appropriately
TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES
Our Academic Enterprise is one of the nation's longest serving and most prestigious academic medical centers. Through its historic bond with Vanderbilt University and integral role in the School of Medicine, Vanderbilt Health cultivates distinguished research and educational programs to advance a clinical enterprise that provides compassionate and personalized care and support for millions of patients and family members each year.
World-leading academic departments and comprehensive centers of excellence pursue scientific discoveries and transformational educational and clinical advances across the entire spectrum of health and disease.
Aligning with Vanderbilt Health's Strategic Directions, the Office of Research provides shared research resources, administrative expertise and professional guidance to enable the trans-disciplinary environment and highly collaborative culture that advances discovery and training for all the research faculty, trainees, students and staff.
Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with the understanding of how output would affect and impact other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Analyzes moderately complex problems using technical experience and judgment. Breadth of Knowledge: Has expanded knowledge gained through experience within a professional area. Team Interaction: Provides informal guidance and support to team members.
Core Capabilities :
Supporting Colleagues:- Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships.- Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services:- Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them.- Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions.- Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly.- Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area.- Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation:- Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches.- Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges.- Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.
Position Qualifications:
Responsibilities:
Certifications :
Work Experience :
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level :
2 years
Education :
Bachelor's
Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.
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