Clinic Research Nurse - Neurosciences Administration

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Location: Carbondale, IL
Shift: Days
Time Type: Full Time
Facility/Clinic Name: Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

Position Summary

• The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for the facilitation and coordination of daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study to protect the rights and welfare of research subjects while performing biomedical and social-behavioral research in accordance with Good Clinical Practice research protocols and all federal regulatory standards. The specialist will work collaboratively with the entire clinical research team, Principal Investigators, patients, sponsors, and monitors.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.

Licenses and Certification

• Current Illinois RN license required
• Must complete CITI Human Subjects Research Training, before interacting with any participants and must complete continuing education annually or as certification demands.
• Clinical Research Professional certification recommended.

Experience and Skills

• Technical Experience: 2 years clinical nursing experience
• Computer Experience: Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, electronic health systems, or have a willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency
• Detail-oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Professional demeanor and strong communication skills
• Ability to identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in a team environment.
• Ability to be flexible, organized, proactive, and tenacious in follow-through.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines.
• Ability to travel to physicians’ locations for screenings and follow-up activities with patients.

Role Specific Responsibilities

• Recruits and verifies eligibility of study subjects in compliance with the principles of the Belmont Report, Good Clinical Practice, and federal regulations of OHRP and FDA; Consults with nurses and physicians to determine subject eligibility according to protocol requirements as appropriate
• Reviews and obtains informed consent; documents informed consent process
• Schedules and conducts study visits with subjects; performs medication reconciliation with subjects; partners with Primary Investigator and physicians to make appropriate medication adjustments
• Conducts follow-up phone calls with subjects o Performs assessments and scores test results
• Collects survey data and reviews medical records o Facilitates communication with and education of investigators, key personnel, and subjects to maintain project study flow
• Maintains detailed study records o Performs scientific literature searches in support of research
• Completes research documents in compliance with current local, state, and federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws, and research protocols
• Participates in outreach to promote clinical research at SIH, including but not limited to outreach to physicians, staff, patients, or community
• Identifies, records, reports, and follows Adverse Events (AE) and Serious Adverse Events (SAE). Collaborates with investigator to address AE and SAE resolution o Identifies and reports protocol deviations, including corrective action plans.
• Maintains test article (drug or device) and research supply accountability per protocol and SOP.
• Promotes continuity of care through consultation with patients, families, medical and nursing staff. Performs routine and complex clinical procedures as required by the protocol. Prepares for study monitoring visits and correct findings as needed. May serve as a resource person within area of clinical expertise.
• Maintains appropriate organizational partnerships and attends required meetings for active studies.
• Participates in the planning and execution of neuroscience research projects under the direction of the neuroscience Medical Director and the Primary Investigator.
• Other duties as assigned.

Compensation (Commensurate with experience):

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