SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH COORDINATOR

The word “first” is inextricably linked with The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Since opening its doors in 1855 as the nation's first hospital devoted exclusively to the care of children, Children's Hospital has been the setting for many dramatic firsts, medical discoveries and breakthroughs that have formed the very foundations of pediatric medicine and benefited children throughout the world.Today, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia is a growing network of facilities and resources that provides exceptional healthcare to all children, for every possible need.Find out why we were ranked the #1 pediatric hospital in the nation by both Child Magazine and U.S. News & World Report. If you're looking to join a pediatric institution as your employer of choice, you need to look at the best in the nation.The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is one of the leading pediatric hospitals and research facilities in the world. Our 150 years of innovation and service to our patients, their families and our community reflect an ongoing commitment to exceptional patient care, training new generations of pediatric healthcare providers and pioneering significant research initiatives.The race to find better care and cures for the illnesses and diseases that strike children is never ending. Children's Hospital is home to one of the nation's largest pediatric research programs, spanning virtually every area of pediatric medicine.Clinical and laboratory research activities are conducted through the hospital's Joseph Stokes Jr. Research Institute, under whose auspices more than 150 investigators and their staffs are pursuing hundreds of active research projects at any given time. Children's Hospital ranks among the top two pediatric hospitals nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding.Senior Clinical Research CoordinatorRN with 2-3 years direct clinical research experience preferred.Extensive orientation program provided. Certification offered through the Association for Clinical Research Professionals once eligible. Coordinates clinical research activities within CHOP healthcare network. Provides specialized education concerning research studies and facilitates the conduct of clinical research within CHOP healthcare network. Within the scope of clinical research protocols, participates in direct patient care. Accountable for adherence to all policies and procedures surrounding this process and for maintaining up to date knowledge on these policies from IRB, FDA, ICH, GCP or other sources.Hope Lives Here. Our organization offers total compensation packages befitting a world class institution. Apply online by visiting www.chop.edu/careers, referencing req #06-8957. EOE.If you are a results-oriented individual with a passion for excellence, we invite you to learn more about the many opportunities and benefits The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia offers. Our employees enjoy a competitive compensation package that includes major medical, vision and dental benefits; tuition assistance; employer contribution retirement plan; work/life benefits; extensive training and staff development. And, of course, the opportunity to challenge themselves at a world-class institution.
REQUIREMENTS
RN preferred with 3 years experience, Clinical research experience preferred.