Job Description Summary

Clinical Research Nurse to plan, organize and coordinate care of patients on clinical research protocols by the non-cancer Clinical Trials Management Organization for the Division of General Internal Medicine within the Department of Internal Medicine; evaluates patients for clinical complications related to protocol; assesses patient reaction to any modifications or treatment that are part of the protocol; identifies and documents adverse reactions; communicates with IRB and outside sponsors regarding adverse reactions; participates in the collection and analysis of research data; provides education and direction for protocol compliance; assists in collection and distribution of blood samples; evaluates and determines patient eligibility; develops and revises orders; monitors care and insures proper follow-up; collects and enters data on case report forms; assists in developing plans to meet requirements of new studies/protocols; prepares for external quality assurance and control review.

Minimum Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Requires clinical license or certification. Registered Nurse. 0 years of relevant experience required. Requires successful completion of a background check. Selected candidate may be requested to complete a pre-employment physical including a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in a clinical research capacity conducting clinical research trials preferred; experience in family or general internal medicine preferred; certification from SOCRA (Society of Clinical Research Associates) or ACRP (Association of Clinical Research Professionals) preferred.

FUNCTION/SUBFUNCTION: Research and Scholarship/Clinical Research

CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor- Clinical

CAREER LEVEL: 2