POSITION OBJECTIVE  Working under limited supervision, the Research Assistant 3 is responsible for coordinating the screening, enrollment, and data collection for a research project involving patients with hypertension at clinics affiliated with University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center and neighboring community centers in the greater Cleveland area. Working closely with the principal investigator and research team, the research assistant will implement the requirements of the research protocols in compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements and address critical issues in recruitment, retention, data collection, and other issues. The research assistant will communicate with the clinical staff at the data collection sites, ensure human subjects¿ compliance, and address possible problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS  1. Coordinate research activities related to informed consent and data collection, educate participants regarding study requirements, and complete case report forms. Carry out complex research activities of a non-routine nature. Screen patients for study eligibility and present the study to potential participants. Collect data from clinical records. Communicate with the principal investigator and research staff about critical issues in recruitment, retention, data collection, and other substantive issues. Ensure human subjects¿ compliance. (70%) 2. Maintain study records. Record results for a particular participant. Document, record, and assimilate accurate participant records and study records to ensure documentation compliance with study protocols. Assist principal investigator with writing reports and manuscripts. May co-author research projects. Implement the completion of regulatory documentation, including maintenance of the Investigator Regulatory Binder, IRB submissions, and reporting, as necessary. May monitor project budget. (15%) 3. Work closely with the principal investigator to evaluate the adequacy of the research protocols and devise new protocols and techniques. Develop and provide weekly progress reports to the principal investigator. Participate in weekly meetings with the study group. Establish and maintain communications with research staff, investigator, and study clinical sites as a liaison. This communication will include initiating and maintaining social media websites (e.g., Facebook, Twitter, etc.) for research projects. (10%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS 1. Must maintain required certifications for the protection of human subjects (CREC hours). Maintain UH credentials. (1%) 2. Complete yearly COI statement. (1%) 3. Perform other duties as assigned. (3%) CONTACTS  Department: Daily contact with the principal investigator, co-investigators, and other research team members. Contact with the other School of Nursing research staff and faculty conducting related studies. University: Contact with investigators conducting similar research within the university at education and research meetings. External: Contact with medical, nursing, and medical records staff at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (main campus and satellites). Students: Regular contact with BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD, and other students who may assist with the project. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This position has no direct supervision of staff employees. May supervise student workers. QUALIFICAITONS Experience: 3 to 5 years of experience required. Education: Bachelor of Science degree required. REQUIRED SKILLS 1. Has knowledge and ability to learn commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the field of nursing research and science. 2. Relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.  3. Ability to operate laboratory equipment.  4. Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, a