Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Clinical Research Nurse oversees the daily activities of clinical research studies. They

work closely with the clinical teams and investigators to ensure that all required

procedures and visits occur according to protocol specific guidelines.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand thoroughly all assigned studies through reading protocols, attending investigator meetings and start-up meetings, and coordinating with Principal Investigator
• Adhere strictly to the study protocol; obtain exemptions when necessary/appropriate
• Communicate protocol issues to CRO and/or Sponsor, Site Administrator, Director, Principal or Sub-Investigator
• Articulate all pertinent issues to the PI or document by email/letter or during meetings
• Collect initial psychiatric and medical information by interviewing patients and by accessing other appropriate sources
• Ensure a flow of communication including telephone conferences between patient, study staff, referral sources, Sponsor and/or CRO, Monitor(s), Auditors and any marketing groups hired by the Sponsor
• Utilize various rating scales and maintain interrater reliability with other clinicians
• Perform clinical tasks including, but not limited to, vital signs, height and weight, ECG, phlebotomy, specimen packaging
• Maintain timely source documentation as well as sponsor required information.
• Dispense and maintain accurate records of study medication
• Educate patients and family regarding their particular study and clinical drug trials in general.
• Complete all monitor and sponsor queries in a timely manner
• Provide appropriate community resource referrals to patients, caretakers, and family at conclusion of patient’s participation in study

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written and verbal)
• Ability to communicate in an active multi-office environment
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task, organize, prioritize appropriately, and work well both individually and as part of a team
• Ability to use time productively and contribute to high levels of company operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to efficiently operate all job-related office equipment (telephone, computer, calculator, fax, copier, study-specific equipment)

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• RN licensure
• Experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) or Research Assistant