Quality Improvement Research Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University Health Systems
United States, Virginia, Richmond
Sep 17, 2024
Role can be on-site or flexible hybrid schedule The Department of Quality Improvement and Patient Safety is seeking a Research Coordinator to advance the scholarly work of VCU's quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. This position will perform administrative and study-related duties essential to the successful management of quality improvement research and scholarly preparation and dissemination. Essential Job Statements Be responsible for assisting research tasks within the Department of Quality and Safety. Scheduling and monitoring of research activities and timelines, including preparation and submission of Protocol Review and Oversight Committee (PROC) and Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents Compiling and organizing study data in accordance with VCU data integrity standards Contribute to preparation of reports, abstracts, and manuscripts Collaborate with and report to the Associate Chief Quality and Safety Officer for Research Ensure responsibility and visible commitment of diversity equity and inclusion programs/initiatives through collaboration and implementation of initiatives across the health system. Patient Population Not applicable to this position. Employment Qualifications Required Education: Associate of Arts or Associate of Science Degree Combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Preferred Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science Degree Licensure/Certification Required:n/a Licensure/Certification Preferred: RN or LPN preferred Minimum Qualifications Years and Type of Required Experience: Working knowledge of medical terminology and medical procedures Years and Type of PreferredExperience: Work experience in quality or clinical settings Previous experience with clinical research Previous years of work experience in an educational or team environment. Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Candidates should have demonstration of strong initiative and follow-through Cultural Responsiveness Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias. Be detail-oriented and self-motivated, have strong communication skills, must be able to seek direction, advice and guidance from the Principal Investigator and the Associate Chief Quality and Safety Officer for Research as needed. Working Conditions General office environment. Physical Requirements Physical Demands: Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.), Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.), Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.), Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.), Stoop, Kneel, Squat, Balance, Bending Work Position: Sitting, Walking, Standing Additional Physical Requirements/ Hazards Physical Requirements: Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination), Finger Dexterity, Color Vision, Acuity - far, Acuity - near Hazards: Mental/Sensory -Emotional Mental / Sensory: Strong Recall, Reasoning, Problem Solving, Hearing, Speak Clearly, Write Legibly, Reading, Logical Thinking Emotional: Steady Pace, Able to Handle Multiple Priorities Candidates should have demonstration of strong inititative and follow-through. It is preferred but not essential for applicants to have work experience in clinical research or in an educational environment. Applicants should be detail-oriented and self-motivated, have strong communication skills, must be able to seek direction, advice and guidance from the Principal Investigator and the Associate Chief Quality and Safety Officer for Research as needed. Workday Day (United States of America) EEO Employer/Disabled/Protected Veteran/41 CFR 60-1.4.