Job Description

Position Title : Research Nurse

Location :

IC: NIAID

Street: 9000 Rockville Pike

Bldg: 10

Room: 5-2444

City: Bethesda

State & Zip: MD 20892

Weekly Hours : 30-40 hours per week (Full-Time)

Overall Position Summary and Objectives : As a Clinical Research Nurse Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting clinical research activities. You will manage patient recruitment, data collection, protocol adherence, and ensure patient safety, contributing to advancements in medical research.

Minimum Education :

• Associate's degree in Nursing or equivalent
• Master's degree in Nursing preferred

Certifications & Licenses :

• Current state nursing licensure
• CPR certification
• Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience

Skills :

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities

Key Responsibilities :

• Patient Recruitment & Screening :
• Recruit, screen, and evaluate patients for clinical trials.
• Conduct interviews and assess eligibility for research protocols.
• Patient Care & Follow-up :
• Provide clinical support to patients participating in research protocols.
• Maintain active referral lists and patient schedules.
• Deliver patient care instructions and assess understanding of research processes.
• Data Management & Compliance :
• Collect, enter, and manage research data.
• Ensure adherence to protocol and regulatory compliance.
• Perform quality assurance and control activities.
• Clinical Assessments :
• Conduct medical and psychiatric assessments.
• Document patient observations and assess data for clinical action.
• Training & Mentorship :
• Train and mentor new staff in research practices and protocol implementation.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary performance improvement programs.
• Protocol & Research Development :
• Develop and implement new research protocols.
• Contribute to the design and evaluation of complex protocols.

Additional Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient care delivery systems.
• Participate in outreach and recruitment activities to advance study goals.
• Coordinate specimen collection for vaccine studies.
• Provide HIV testing counseling and deliver results responsibly.

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