Research Nurse

Company: Joul--
Location: Chattanooga
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Title: Clinical Research Nurse

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Location: Chattanooga, TN - onsite patient facing
Type: Contract, 6 month renewable

Are you a registered nurse with some clinical research experience, that is ready to take on a full time clinical research contract? Apply today!

Summary: The Research Nurse is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols and serving as a liaison with local investigators, clinical staff, and research personnel. Under direct supervision, this individual will mature in their understanding of research operations and regulations in order to achieve a strong fundamental understanding of human subject research.

Major Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to: Practice and adhere to the "Code of Conduct" philosophy and "Mission and Value Statement"
During your employment with HRI you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date.
Complete study medication order forms accurately, when needed, and has physician or appropriate designee sign orders prior to medication administration
---Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols --- Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor
Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable
Coordinate protocol schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout
Coordinate submission and approval for the Site's Facility Review Committee, if applicable
Provide instruction on research protocols to appropriate staff, including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
Assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol
Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.)
Complete the study medication order form accurately and have the physician or nurse practitioner sign orders prior to treatment
Ensure that all medications are approved by the appropriate designee prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens
Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine, STS calculation, or any other conversions needed, per protocol
Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, and patient phone calls)
Ensure that follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements
Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP
Generate and track drug shipments, device shipments, and supplies as needed
Ensure timely and accurate data completion
Track and report adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations --- Communicate all protocol-related issues to appropriate study personnel or manager
Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately


Education & Experience: Associates Degree minimum required

Bachelors Degrees preferred
1+ years of experience in patient care setting; proficient in various electronic applications, Microsoft, EDC, CTMS; knowledge base of medical terminology
Minimum 1+ years of relevant clinical research experience

Licenses, Certifications & Training: Registered Nurse - Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state in which he or she practices, in accordance with law and regulation
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Behaviors: Knowledge: Knowledge of organizational policies, standard operating procedures, and systems
Emerging understanding and application of ICH guidelines and the Code of Federal Regulations within the clinical research environment
Working knowledge of medical and clinical research terminology
Demonstrate competency in EKG acquisition, phlebotomy, and other clinical tasks within nursing scope of work, as needed per licensure
Maintain HIPAA compliance knowledge and adhere to all HIPAA regulations, per HRI SOPs

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