What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Clinical Research position at ORAU?
Overview
ORAU has a job opportunity for a RN - Research Nurse. This position will support of the overall functions of The Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Microbiology (LCIM). The position is contingent on award of an upcoming contract with NIAID Professional, Scientific and Technical Support Services. Salary for positions will be determined based on education and experience. Relocation support is not available for this position.
ORAU has been providing scientific and technical talent staffing solutions and designing, managing, and evaluating jobs and internships for more than 70 years. ORAU assists in connecting the best and most diverse group of students, recent graduates, faculty and professionals with world-class fellowships, internships and job opportunities, whether in national laboratories, research institutions, federal government offices or private sector R&D departments.
Responsibilities
• Provide support for clinical research nursing including providing clinical research care to research participants, supporting protocol implementation, data collection, continuity of care, human subject's protection, and dissemination of clinical research findings. • Serve as the primary nurse of care for patients. Care requirements are determined by the scope of study participation protocol, the clinical condition of the patient and the requirements and clinical effects of research procedures. • Provide observation, measurement, and accurate data collection, documentation and communication related to pertinent assessment as defined by the protocol specifications and sound nurse’s clinical judgement.• Collaborate with other staff members in the lab and the clinic. • Receive patient care phone calls, furnish the requested information, or refer callers to the appropriate staff members. Answer incoming calls, e-mails, and otherwise remains responsive to queries and concerns related to core duties in a timely manner.• Schedule and organize patient visits to NIH as needed. Communicate with patients, caregivers, family members and staff while coordinating and planning travel, lodging and transportation arrangements. • Support the Principal Investigator in all aspects of clinical support for research participants, as appropriate for the scope of practice for the degree.• Assist investigator and team members with the execution of clinical studies and assures that all aspects of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Federal regulatory requirements are met or exceeded.• Assist the Principal Investigator in developing clinical protocols and associated documents.• Organize research information for clinical projects and develop advertising plan for studies.
• Develop and maintain study subject databases; supervise data collection and management including the collection of source documents, using, and developing CRFs, and ensuring that they are complete and accurate. • Maintain compliance to protocol, develop and adhere to relevant SOPs, manage the quality control, completion, and submission of study related documentation.• Monitor study enrollment goals and initiate strategies to promote enrollment and participant compliance. • Interview, screen, and recruit participants for entry onto protocols.• Coordinate and perform responsibilities related to research participants including determining subject population availability, developing screening materials; screening and recruiting subjects, scheduling visits, obtaining informed consent, and overseeing study visits.• Coordinate and perform collection, processing, shipment, and storage of biospecimens in accordance with prescribed protocols.• Extract and document required patient information from the medical and research databases as needed. Abstract medical information from medical history, medications, and preexisting conditions. Obtain medical records from primary care physicians and review medical records. Review and prepare participant charts and record lab results. • Collect outside medical documentation, electronically scans and uploads records into the electronic medical record as appropriate. Must protect all PII information and follow all regulations.
Qualifications
• Minimum of an R.N. or N.P./P.A. degree.• Licensed as a nurse or licensed independent provider in the State of Maryland. • Must be able to be credentialed by the NIH Clinical Center.• Knowledge of environmental safety, including infection control, isolation technique, aseptic technique, and general security.• Knowledge pertaining to privacy of the patient, privileged information, and secure handling of the patient’s medical records.• Knowledge of federal regulatory requirements pertaining to clinical research.• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).• NIH clinical trials experience preferred. • Experience working in clinical research. • Ability to facilitate group work and promote effective teamwork through meeting management, work coordination, and delegations.• Strong computer skills including experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and graphics programs.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills working in a team atmosphere.
