AD-CARE Alzheimer’s Clinical Research Coordinator – Registered Nurse - Level 2

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The Alzheimer’s Disease Care, Research and Education (AD-CARE) Program is a leading Alzheimer and Dementia research program. This ambulatory program is located offsite from SMH. The Clinical Research Coordinator supports, facilitates and coordinates the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. This person will be responsible for performing clinical and research-related assessments, recruiting, consenting and enrolling participants. Study visits involve administering study medication, assessing compliance, collecting medical information, and completing study specific forms and data entry. In addition, the coordinator will collect lab specimens, EKG’s, and vital signs. Acts as a point of reference for study participants by answering questions and keeping them informed on study progress. Communicate effectively with ancillary research staff including CRC nurses and imaging personnel. Collaborate with Sponsors and/or their designees and participate during on-site/remote Monitoring visits. Maintains certifications with federal, state, institution and sponsor policies. Keeps current with industry standards, best practices and trends in therapeutic area

Qualifications: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Superior organizational and time management skills. Capable of working independently and also as part of a team. Experience with older adults and memory disease preferred; clinical trial experience preferred. BS Nursing required

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