RN Clinical Research
40 hours per week
The Clinical Research Nurse, under the guidance of the Principal Investigator (Pl) and Manager of Inpatient Nursing, ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance w/ federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Mercyhealth policies and procedures. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures, the nursing assessment and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.
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Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Ensures compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit
Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements
Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principle Investigator of findings/issues
Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment
Documents medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements
Ensures site compliance with research protocols by reviewing all regulatory requirements to confirm implementation of appropriate methods, practices, and procedures for all research activities
Provides accurate and timely data collection, documentation, entry, and reporting in both sponsor and Mercyhealth databases
Supports the regulatory staff in the maintenance of regulatory documents in accordance with Mercyhealth SOP and applicable regulations
Interfaces with research participants, to support efforts to determine eligibility and consenting of study participants according to protocol
Communicates and collaborates specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsors, monitors, Pl, and study participants
Ensures compliance with research protocols, by providing ongoing quality control audits, including maintaining ongoing investigational drug accountability
Disburses investigational drug and provides patient teaching regarding administration, as necessary
Communicates and collaborates w/ study team including internal and external parties, sponsors, PI, and study participants
Participates with the Pl and study team to identify and prioritize the development of systems and infrastructure to maintain research quality and compliance
Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Required
Associates Degree in Nursing
Preferred
Two years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar healthcare setting
One year of clinical research experience
One year Neurology nursing experience
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
Required
Licensed as a Registered Nurse in state of practice
BLS Certification required within three months
Preferred
Nursing certification in Neurology
Benefits
Benefits include:
Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Disability Insurance
FSA/HSA Options
Generous PTO
Parental & Caregiver Leave
Career Advancement
Educational Assistance
Wellbeing Programs
Employee Discounts
On-Demand Pay
Financial Education