Job Description
Position Title : Research Nurse
Location :
IC: NIAID
Street: 9000 Rockville Pike
Bldg: 10
Room: 5-2444
City: Bethesda
State & Zip: MD 20892
Weekly Hours : 30-40 hours per week (Full-Time)
Overall Position Summary and Objectives : As a Clinical Research Nurse Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting clinical research activities. You will manage patient recruitment, data collection, protocol adherence, and ensure patient safety, contributing to advancements in medical research.
Minimum Education :
- Associate's degree in Nursing or equivalent
- Master's degree in Nursing preferred
Certifications & Licenses :
- Current state nursing licensure
- CPR certification
- Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience
Skills :
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
Key Responsibilities :
- Patient Recruitment & Screening :
- Recruit, screen, and evaluate patients for clinical trials.
- Conduct interviews and assess eligibility for research protocols.
- Patient Care & Follow-up :
- Provide clinical support to patients participating in research protocols.
- Maintain active referral lists and patient schedules.
- Deliver patient care instructions and assess understanding of research processes.
- Data Management & Compliance :
- Collect, enter, and manage research data.
- Ensure adherence to protocol and regulatory compliance.
- Perform quality assurance and control activities.
- Clinical Assessments :
- Conduct medical and psychiatric assessments.
- Document patient observations and assess data for clinical action.
- Training & Mentorship :
- Train and mentor new staff in research practices and protocol implementation.
- Facilitate multidisciplinary performance improvement programs.
- Protocol & Research Development :
- Develop and implement new research protocols.
- Contribute to the design and evaluation of complex protocols.
Additional Responsibilities :
- Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient care delivery systems.
- Participate in outreach and recruitment activities to advance study goals.
- Coordinate specimen collection for vaccine studies.
- Provide HIV testing counseling and deliver results responsibly.
Job Tags
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