Clinical Research Professional/Senior Clinical Research Professional, Internal Medicine, Nephrology Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the UC College of Medicine has a reputation for training best-in-class health care professionals and developing cutting-edge procedures and research that improves the health and clinical care of patients. The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology and Hypertension is recognized regionally and nationally for leading and/or contributing to cutting-edge research, and advancing the knowledge about kidney diseases to patients, peers, and trainees. The division offers an exciting array of training opportunities in Nephrology, including enhanced training in transplantation, dialysis, quality improvement, and patient safety. The Division of Nephrology is currently accepting applications for a full-time, Senior or non-Senior Clinical Research Professional to be part of the transplant clinical research team. The CRP will be expected to work on-site at the Clifton location during regular business hours. Additionally, the position will require on-call after hour coverage for study enrollment on a rotating schedule. Essential Functions Provide direction, instruction, and guidance to coordinate research activities including patient screening and recruitment, enrollment, and education; ensure protocol procedures have been completed adhering to Good Clinical Practice Guidelines as defined by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and serve as subject matter expert. Coordinate nursing/social work and patient care and/or patient follow-up functions of the clinical study including planning and developing related activities. Collaborate with care coordinators, social workers, psychologists, physicians and other appropriate treatment team members in diagnostic formulation, treatment direction, and recommendations. Act as a liaison with medical staff, university departments, ancillary departments and/or satellite facilities. Initiate and/or assist with developing and revising policies and procedures for nursing practice when related to research protocols. Educate clinical nursing staff to protocols and their requirements. Serve as a peer-mentor within the department, supporting management and in various responsibilities as appropriate including the development of less experienced team members. Contribute to the development of new processes, procedures, tools, and training to enhance clinical research activities, compliance, and efficiency. Ensure compliance with contract principles, federal regulations, laws, and University of Cincinnati/University of Cincinnati Physicians Company (UCPC) policy and operating procedures. Work with necessary parties to identify compliance, legal, IP and business/financial risk. Mitigate risk through working with physicians/faculty, divisions, legal and/or other departments. Prepare, submit, and assist Director with multiple