Clinical Research Nurse

Affiliate Name: Brigham & Women's Hospital
Job Category: Nursing
Department: BWH GENERAL MEDICINE
Shift: Days
Hours/Week: 40
Job Type: Regular
Employment Type: Full TimeResponsibilities:
The Clinical Research Nurse will participate in the all aspects of data collection for a study designed to evaluate the effects of computerized order entry (CPOE) on patient safety, quality, and efficiency. S/he will perform chart review at a designated community hospital to assist in the baseline identification of medication errors, potential adverse drug events (PADEs), and adverse drug events (ADEs) prior to the hospital's implementation of CPOE. We are looking to hire chart abstractors to fill four to six; 20'40 hour per week positions for a time period of 2-3 months. Local Travel in Metropolitan Boston and surrounding suburbs is required. Prior chart abstraction and medication error detection and/ or patient safety research experience is required.
' Maintains confidential patient files including ADE information, medical correspondence, research data and follow up status.
' Travels to participating facilities as noted above to review patient medical records, relevant laboratory data, medication orders, and medication administration records to identify the presence of medication errors, near misses,and adverse drug events
' Identifies, documents and reports medication errors, potential adverse drug events (PADEs), and preventable adverse drug events (ADEs) in computerized data collection system.
' Monitors PADE and ADE data to identify important predictors of errors.
' Performs chart abstractions for all enrolled patients.
' Responds and completes data queries and clarifications.
' Responsible for data validation and quality control.
' Insures adherence to IRB guidelines and regulations.
' Consults with and notify clinicians of ADEs.
' Develops and participates in protocol training at selected study sites; has role in generating enthusiasm for the study at the participating sites.
' May contribute to the preparation of manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
' Prepares weekly status reports for meetings and monitoring of database.
' Meets weekly with Principal Investigators and Project Director to review study enrollment and progress.
' Performs other related duties as required.
REQUIREMENTS
' Bachelors Degree in healthcare related field required
' Experience in quality measurement and/or improvement, patient safety, or medication error research required.
' Experience working in a large and complex health care organization preferred
' Computer and Internet skills and experience required: Proficiency with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word, Excel, and Access)
' Clinical chart review and abstraction experience required
' Database data entry and/or management experience preferredAdditional Skills/Abilities/Competencies
' Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
' High degree of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality
' Ability to work independently
' Data management and analysis skills
' Comfortable interacting with a vast array of administrative staff, including Medical Record staff
' Three years clinical research experience.
' Experience in conducting chart reviews to identify medication errors required.' Meticulous and detail oriented concerning the collection and documentation of research data.
' Excellent judgment skills and ability to interpret and follow protocol's requirements.
' Flexibility to meet the needs of the study staff and the study participants (practice staff).
' Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
' Self-motivated and able to work independently.
' Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and experienced w/Access or other database software.
' Must have own transportation and current driver's license, willing to travel in the Greater Boston and surrounding suburbs.
' Experience identifying, documenting and reporting medication errors, potential ADEs, and preventable ADEs.
' Extensive experience entering chart review data into an Access-based laptop entry systemTravel Required