Pharmacy Research Consultant page is loaded## Pharmacy Research Consultantlocations: Medical Arts Building Itime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR104461# **GENESIS HEALTHCARE SYSTEM**In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do *- always.*## Position Details:Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)Scheduled Weekly Hours:20Department:Pharmacy Research## Overview of Position:Assists in the coordination and execution of drug research protocols conducted at Genesis HealthCare System.ESSENTIAL DUTIES 1. Coordinates with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Research Specialist to help ensure that research and related activities follow federal regulations and Genesis policies and procedures. 2. Coordinates and facilitates monitoring and auditing visits. 3. Present and ensure IRB (Institutional Review Board) approves all study protocols as applicable. 4. Assures compliance with standard protocols regarding Human Research Participants. Report any protocol deviations or Serious Adverse Events to the IRB, the Research Specialist, and Corporate Integrity. 5. Prepares and maintains documents for all research regulatory binders and is prepared for any FDA or regulatory audit or survey preparedness purposes. 6. Screen potential study participants for eligibility using protocol-specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. 7. Obtain signed consent forms from all study participants and place the patient in active research status in EMR. 8. Monitors all study participants for adverse events, abnormal lab values, and relative clinical presentations. 9. Completes all education for a study and completes all electronic database and paper case forms by accurately transcribing data from source documents. 10. Assist in ordering supplies to minimize stock outages and maintain appropriate inventory levels. 11. Initiates and closes out study procedures. 12. Develop and maintain a positive rapport with all healthcare providers involved in research. 13. Assists PI in completing study feasibility assessments as requested. 14. Work with PI to manage the day-to-day activities of the study, including problem-solving, communication, and protocol management. 15. Review diagnostic data and discuss with PI. When protocol advises, place orders in EPIC for research. 16. Helps evaluate processes and procedures that utilize resources to provide cost-effective care within the budget. 17. Protects patients' rights and educates the patient and family by answering questions and explaining risk/ benefit clearly. 18. Promotes the ethical conduct of research by reporting reasonable faith suspicions of misconduct in research as defined within Genesis Research policies and procedures. 19. Attends continuing education programs to maintain licensure and certification and stay current with relevant research issues and trends. 20. Maintains clinical competency in nursing to provide patient care adequately and provide a continuum between the study and standard of care. 21. Using nursing skills to provide primary patient care and perform nursing functions required for adherence to study protocols. 22. Obtain certification in Good Clinical Practice and IATA while performing studies.QUALIFICATIONS 1. Registered Nurse (R.N.) and licensed in Ohio. 2. Minimum of two (2) years experience in health care with experience in direct patient care. 3. Must have basic knowledge and understanding of adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures. 4. Interact positively with patients and other team members by constructively expressing opinions and actively participating in decision-making teams. 5. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. PATIENT CENTERED CARE & BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS 1. Living the Genesis Mission, Vision and Values • Performs work in a manner that is quality focused. • Treats patients, co-workers, visitors and volunteers with courtesy, compassion, empathy and respect. • Results oriented and focused on achievement of objectives. • Acknowledges and responds to the diversity of people and the situation. • Encourages peers (others) to be owners of change. • Always makes the effort to anticipate and exceed customer needs and expectations. • Possesses the ability to engage others with patience and understanding. • Acts in a manner that creates positive first and lasting impressions. • Demonstrates the ability to own issues until they are resolved. 2. Patient Centered Care (patients/families, physicians, co-workers, all other internal/external customers) • Introduces self and role…connects with everyone. • Communicates effectively (i.e. advising others of actions, pertinent information, time durations, etc.) and asks for feedback. • Asks for and anticipates needs and concerns of others. • Maintains a positive work environment for staff and a healing environment for patients (i.e. safe, clean, quiet, etc.) • Maintains the dignity and privacy of each person; manages confidential/sensitive information appropriately. • Responds to requests in an appropriate and timely manner. • Exits patient/customer encounters courteously, asking if there are additional needs that can be addressed. 3. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety • Demonstrates safe Patient Handling (i.e. transfers, transport, care administration, nutrition, medication, etc.) • Demonstrates safe Materials Handling (i.e. appropriate use and disposal of chemicals, infectious wastes, etc.) • Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of Infectious Disease precautions and use of proper protective equipment • Demonstrates Slips/Trips and Falls Awareness. • Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Works in an office/patient care environment. 2. Travels to various locations. Answers telephone calls, interviews patients, uses personal computer and other business machines extensively, which requires the ability to apply finger dexterity. 3. Regularly lift or move 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. 4. Vision abilities required include up close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. 5. May be required to periodically rotate shifts and regular days off. All system employees must be willing to work all shifts, extra hours, holidays and emergency shifts as required.This description reflects in general terms the type and level of work performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive, nor portray the specific duties of any one incumbent.**Thank you for your interest in employment at Genesis. Genesis is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Selection of applicants for employment is based only on qualifications and the requirements of a specific job.** #J-18808-Ljbffr