Clinical Trial Research Nurse Manager
Vallejo, CaliforniaOur nurse leaders maintain a strong commitment to the highest standards of professional nursing practice and to sustain a culture of excellence. You will encourage your teams to use evidence-based practice to deliver high-quality patient care, contribute to research, and spread innovation beyond Kaiser Permanente. Backed by the resources of one of the nation’s largest health care providers, you’ll motivate and inspire your team to achieve goals, value individual contributions, and celebrate accomplishments in meaningful ways while realizing your own potential as a leader.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Job Level: Manager with Direct Reports
- Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
Success Profile
We’re looking for Nurse Leaders who possess the following traits.
- Adaptable
- Collaborative
- Compassionate
- Leadership
- Problem-Solver
- Results-Oriented
Benefits
Our compensation and benefits are designed to help you and your family stay healthy and thrive.
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Our Culture
Our Nurse Leaders cultivate an environment of compassion, integrity, trust, and open communication that helps our teams do their best work. Together, we pursue lifelong learning in the belief that it expands our knowledge so we can better serve our patients. We participate in research to inform our evidence-based care. Our nurses reflect the rich diversity of our members and communities, and provide culturally responsive and competent care that promotes the understanding of our members’ needs and preferences. At Kaiser Permanente, nurses are highly skilled professionals who exemplify leadership, critical thinking, and collaborative problem-solving, and deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right setting.
What Our People Are Saying
Ghada, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, CENP
SCAL Regional Director
Patient Care Services
“So proud to be a Kaiser Permanente nurse leader. Despite all the challenges we experienced with the pandemic, we remained true to our mission to provide safe, quality care to our patients and members, and continue to encourage our employees to grow and develop professionally. I have completed my Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing and lead with an exceptional team. There are boundless opportunities here.”
Gertrude, RN, BSN, MSA
Administrative Service Director
Nursing Administration
“Kaiser Permanente has a mission of providing affordable health care not just for our members, but also the community — which is a passion of mine. I consider myself very fortunate to work for an organization that values their employees. As a nurse leader, I LOVE what I do! We provide endless possibilities for growth and professional development.”
Michele, JD, MBA, RN
Director
Nursing Professional Development and
Simulation/Magnet Journey
“Kaiser Permanente provides its nurse leaders with opportunities to innovate and thrive in an evidence-based practice that’s advancing the science of nursing and embracing a culture of excellence.”
Philidah, MSN, RN
Sr. Director of Nursing
“It’s a privilege to work for Kaiser Permanente. They support nurses through a variety of learning opportunities, from self-paced learning to leadership courses and stretch assignments. It enables equitable opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.”
Mervin
Assistant Medical Center Administrator
“I’m incredibly grateful for the support I received from Kaiser Permanente. I would not be where I am right now without the mentoring from outstanding leaders, the strong relationships I built with my team, and the partnership with other departments.”
Melissa
Assistant Nurse Manager
“I’m in my first position here, but I’ve already had the opportunity to be part of the Magnet Journey, quality and safety committees, and co-chair Professional Nursing Excellence Council. Kaiser Permanente continues to help me grow through leadership training programs like Activate and stretch assignments.”
Aletha
Department Manager
“Kaiser Permanente has many resources and tools to help us grow professionally. We have courses and financial aid for individuals who choose to advance.I love being a leader because I love to encourage, inspire, and develop my team. I also embrace challenges and enjoy collaborating in projects that positively impact our members.”
Adriana
Department Manager RN
“Kaiser Permanente allows me to focus on preventive health care, which contrasts with my acute care background. I appreciate the preventive care services that we offer our members and the different forms of communication based on personal preference.”
Clinical Trial Research Nurse Manager
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The Clinical Trial Nurse Manager (CTN-Manager) position assists in the administrative leadership and direction of the operational aspects of a large and/or multiple regional clinical trials program. This position oversees clinical trial research activities of non-physician research personnel in a manner that effectively maximizes quality and compliance with clinical research standards, participant safety, and staff satisfaction.
- Assists in the daily operations of research units at multiple locations.
- Under the direction of clinical trials administrative management, interprets policies and implement procedures for the program, ensure compliance with KP HealthPlan and governmental agencies.
- Prepares for audits and inspections by internal and external auditors, including coordination of the development of corrective action plans and follow-up
- Provide support during internal and external audits. Assure audit readiness.
- Collaborates with PI and Sponsor in establishing, implementing, and conducting clinical trials
- Develop budgets
- Evaluate potential protocols to determine feasibility, resource requirements, etc.
- Establishes and maintains effective partnerships to ensure region-wide communication and coordination of the clinical trials program, fostering teamwork
- Serve as a mentor and content expert to research staff.
- Resolve complex operational and personnel issues.
- Assists licensed and non-licensed research staff to effectively maximizes quality and compliance with clinical research standards, participant safety, and staff and member satisfaction.
- Identify training needs, develop materials and coordinate training.
- Collaboratively develops strategies and implement protocol-specific operating procedures to improve the quality of research and patient care.
- Assist in developing and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
- Assist in development of clinical trials technology systems and infrastructure.
- Recruits and hires new clinical research staff.
- Effectively manage staff, budget, resource/allocation planning, and performance assessments for a variety of clinical, regulatory and research functions.
- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
- Minimum five (5) years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting required.
- Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience in a hospital, clinic or similar setting required.
- Diploma from an accredited nursing school required.
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
- Registered Nurse License (California)
- Basic Life Support
- Experience in outpatient and/or inpatient clinical environment, clinical trial regulatory and data submission requirements.
- Ability to analyze research protocols and KP and KFRI policies and procedures with respect to implementation and medical, nursing, fiscal, compliance, quality, and risk management aspects. In-depth working knowledge of nurse practice act, GCP, federal, state, and local regulations including HIPAA and KP policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of and experience in outpatient and/or inpatient clinical environment, clinical trial regulatory and data submission requirements.
- Effective written oral and written communications skills
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work on teams, and assigned committees
- Ability to work in a designated management structure
- Ability to work in a Labor Partnership environment
- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
- Certification in one or more therapeutic areas required.
- Willingness to obtain other certifications, if required.
- Minimum three (3) years of clinical trials research experience preferred.
- Minimum four (4) years of effective project management, analytical problem solving and negotiating experience.
- Current IATA/DOT certification preferred.
- Bachelors degree preferred.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
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