Summary:
The Clinical Research RN will coordinate all activities related to the patient’s participation on clinical research studies. The Research RN will be responsible for the sound conduct of the clinical trial, including but not limited to recruitment, screening, enrollment, and follow-up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements.
Principal Responsibilities:
1. Will participate and maintain a culture within The Corvallis Clinic consistent with the content outlined in the Service and Behavioral Standards Caregiver document. To this end, employee will be expected to read, have familiarity, and embrace the principles contained within.
2. Independently develops and implements a plan to manage all aspects of the clinical trial i.e., patient recruitment, study conduct according to GCP/FDA regulations, investigational product management, and patient safety and adverse event management.
3. Evaluates the patients understanding of the proposed study, reviews the consent/assent with the patient and obtains consent/assent for the study from the patient/legally authorized representative (LAR) under the direction of the study physician.
4. Educates patients and acts as their advocate during the study. Serves as a resource for study patients.
5. Demonstrates commitment to colleagues by working as a team member to meet department goals/objectives.
6. Trains and oversees support staff.
7. Ensures that study paperwork is complete and accurate.
Education, Licensure and Experience:
1. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (RN) and current and unencumbered Oregon nursing license required.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to complete BLS certification within 90 days of hire required.
3. Three (3) to five (5) years nursing experience required.
4. Prior experience in clinical research is preferred. Nursing experience which required self-direction, problem solving, and triage strongly preferred.
Knowledge and Skills:
1. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to learn to use various computer programs.
2. Ability to multi-task and delegate.
3. Ability to communicate and work compatibly and professionally with physicians, patients, and other staff.
4. Ability to independently develop and implement a work plan.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.
Exposed to patient and environmental conditions, and some unpleasant sights, smells, and contagious diseases.