Clinical Research Nurse

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff "for fit" makes significant contributions to Howard University's overall mission.

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
• Work-Life Balance: PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
• Professional Development: Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
• Additional Perks: Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture

JOB PURPOSE:

• The Clinical Trials Nurse, under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as ensures that Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals are obtained and Office of Regulatory Research Compliance (ORRC) policies and procedures are followed.

SUPERVISORY AUTHORITY:

• None.

NATURE AND SCOPE:

• Effectively manages a demanding workload and provides excellent customer service skills to participants/families of the CRU, multi-disciplinary team members, practitioners, and the public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Ensures that the clinical research site fully understands and complies with study protocol and provides training for site coordinators and/or supervision of site coordinators.
• Functions as an expert research nurse and coordinates and manages the clinical trials program.
• Provides direction in auditing and monitoring activities.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to establish research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials management.
• Develops and conducts patient and family education.
• Assists in identifying and writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures, and correspondence.
• Conducts ongoing training of clinical trials staff, providing updated information on internal processes and resources and external benchmarks.
• Actively participates in planning and evaluation processes to improve and advance clinical research within the organization, including recruitment strategies.
• Leads task forces to address and resolve significant operational issues.
• Along with the Principal Investigator/s, regularly functions as a preceptor or mentor.
• On site provision of services.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Responsible for providing quality registered nursing care to the participants in the CRU.
• Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with participant evaluation as detailed in the protocols submitted by the sponsor.
• Communicates with sponsor as required in response to queries.
• Excellent computer data entry and management skills.
• Aids in participant care planning, assisting with and/or performing therapeutic/diagnostic procedures/tests according to protocol, reporting nursing observations/assessments, updating information in the patient's electronic medical record, and other pertinent administrative needs.
• Detailed trial assessments, participant care and ability to work amongst a diverse participant population.
• Ability to maintain a harmonious working relationship with participants, colleagues, managers, and sponsors.
• Must be proficient in blood draws, administration of injectable medications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the District of Columbia. Maintains active American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, CNOR preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Four years of research nursing experience or two years of clinical nursing experience in a related specialty and two years of research nursing experience.
• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) preferred.

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