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Bon Secours Mercy Health Clinical Supervisor - Oncology Research - St. Francis Medical Center in Midlothian, Virginia
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Clinical Supervisor - Oncology Research - St. Francis Medical Center - Midlothian, VA
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
Manages the daily clinical processes within the research department. responsible for overall functioning of the department including management of staff, workflow development, financial performance, patient, provider and staff satisfaction and billing compliance. Assist with the development of operational plans & budgets and implements performance improvement strategies within the departments.
Essential Job Functions
Provides clinical and administrative oversight of day-to-day clinical operations and oncology research services, under the direction of the Clinical Research Manager
Assists the Research Manager with the strategic development of oncology and hematology clinical research program.
Ensures that clinical trial projects are properly resourced, managed and executed within budget and in accordance with established timelines and quality standards.
Implements and maintains oversight of the CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System) to provide user support and promote best practices.
Collaborates with leadership to develop and implement the research budget that includes accrual targets and financial objectives; develops accountability standards.
Assists in the development and management of research Standard Operating Procedures and processes.
Develops action plans designed to improve research operations and quality assurance functions along with the research manager and quality assurance coordinator.
Plans and prepares meeting agendas and minutes for site meetings and facilitates meetings for all position groups, cross-departmental work groups, and other meetings as assigned by the Clinical Research Manager.
Provides support of clinical research operations for all research staff members in accordance with Bon Secours St Francis Hospital Standard Operating Procedures SOP and ICH GCP guidelines.
Actively engages in the prevention, detection, and resolution of instances of conduct that do not conform to protocol requirements, BSSF policies and procedures, FDA regulations, Good Clinical Practices, and IRB policies.
Responsible for ensuring at the administrative level that all research activities are coordinated with all applicable departments including pharmacy, infusion, radiology, IR, cardiology, and all other system departments as applicable.
Assist in staffing research department and providing patient coordination, ensuring eligibility and consenting patients as needed during decreased staffing.
Assists in coordinating research activities with cooperative group bases or sponsors. Includes contract and budget negotiation and implementation.
Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
May be responsible for compiling and reporting protocol activity, accrual data, and research financial information to leadership.
Supports the professional development of research staff including nurse coordinators, Quality nurse coordinator, research coordinators, and regulator coordinators.
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree Required
Experience:
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in an established clinical trial program with in-depth regulatory, contracting, procedural and accrual responsibilities.
Licensure, Registration or Certification:
RN Required
OCN and SOCRA certification preferred.
Quality Assurance:
Assists in the development and management of research Standard Operating Procedures.
Identifies quality and performance improvement opportunities and collaborates with staff in the development of action plans to improve quality.
Represents BSSF research site in NCI group audits along with the Quality Assurance Coordinator and provides feedback to staff. Collaborates with the Research Manager and QA coordinator to develop quality improvement processes identified during group audits.
Contractual and Financial Obligations:
Monitors resources, billing, expenses to ensure charges for research items and standard care are appropriately allocated
Collaborates with the Research Central Office to execute contracts, budgets and MCA’s
Collaborates with the Research Manager to Develop action plans designed to improve research operations and quality assurance functions including, but not limited to, research billing compliance
Coordinates research activities with cooperative group bases or sponsors.
Assists with grant activities including ensuring grant goals are met and reporting to NCI grant administrators.
Assist in marketing the research program to the hospital, community and referring physicians through monthly trial listing updates, applications and providing updates to institutional website as applicable
Other Job Functions
Adheres to rules, regulations, and polices.
Performs other duties as assigned. Assists and supports other departments when needed.
The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Works in a normal office environment where there is no physical discomfort due to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
Works in a patient care area where there is little exposure to dust, dirt, noise and the like.
Travels outside the office in all weather conditions.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com