Clinical Studies Registered Nurse II, Cardiology

Full-time

Pay Range

JOB SUMMARY

Provides support to subjects participating in clinical research studies within the Cardiology Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.  Functions as part of a research team that may consist of Investigators, Clinical Studies Coordinators, Data Managers, Regulatory Coordinators. Under the direction of the Investigator, the Clinical Research Nurse III is responsible for subject recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, informed consent, retention, education, and protocol adherence. Provides direction and supervises other research team members such as Clinical Research Coordinators.   Clinical responsibilities include monitoring participant safety and  ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner. Conducts clinical research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice requirements, the Wake Forest University Health Sciences IRB, and all Advocate Health and Atrium Health Standard Operating Policies, State, and Federal guidelines. In addition, communicates research-related information to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff as necessary. Coordinates efforts related to Cardiology studies, including investigator-initiated or investigator-initiated industry-sponsored clinical trials.  Primary area is cardiovascular device and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing with three years' nursing experience, preferably in a related field, research, acute care, or a specialty area.

Two years of clinical research experience required (related graduate degree may substitute for one year of experience).

Master's degree in Nursing with one-year experience in clinical research preferred.

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION

Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state required.

Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.

Certified Research Professional via SoCRA/ACRP preferred. Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) Certification preferred.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Works under the direction/supervision of the Study Investigators, Disease Team Chair, and the Clinical Research Nurse Manager.

2. Also works in conjunction and with minimal supervision from the Nurse Team Leader to manage assigned clinical trials.

3. Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.

4. Actively screens patients for protocol enrollment, utilizing knowledge to review pathology, laboratory results, scans and physician notes to verify patient eligibility.

5. Independently uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver and evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care as it relates to uncomplicated research participants and with assistance for complicated research participants.

6. Coordinates patient schedules and provides information for a successful visit to meet the required protocol procedures, data collection time points and nursing care.

7. Manages dose modifications and/or other modifications of the treatment regimen made in response to toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and tissue studies.

8. Serves as a nursing expert of specialized patient care, including direct patient care, assessment, documentation, treatment intervention and patient/family education and support in accordance with education/experience, established policies and procedures, and state licensure requirements.

9. Works with staff to maximize identification of eligible study patients for recruitment to research protocols either by referrals or from the current pool of clinical patients. Recruits, consents, and enrolls patients onto trials once eligible patients are identified.

10. Tracks new and follow-up patients for eligibility and recruitment: a. Enters patient status information into the cancer center database b. Records eligibility assessment and outcome c. Educates other clinic staff and physicians regarding protocol specific requirements

11. Follows care of protocol patients while on protocol treatment to include the following: a. Coordinates with the physician and clinic staff to assure that all protocol requirements are scheduled and ordered b. Reviews EPIC/WakeOne to ensure protocol compliance and appropriate data collection; verify that all appropriate labs and measurements are performed and ordered correctly c. Ensures that charts are clearly labeled for the appropriate drug d. Assesses and enter the initial adverse event report and serious adverse events into the eIRB system e. Follows-up with the assigned regulatory contact to resolve any outstanding reporting requirements in a prompt and appropriate manner f. Provides constant communication with the assigned protocol specialist/data manager for all event reporting and for all needed data points g. Links research encounters appropriately to facilitate the correct invoicing of research specific activities.

12. Performs the following ancillary duties: a. Collects blood samples (e.g. pharmacokinetic samples) and draw blood as necessary, running to special hematology, as necessary b. Collects data and blood work for protocols to maintain protocol requirements c. Works with home health, primary care physicians and affiliates to arrange follow-up and treatment d. Promotes communication and collaborative activities between Radiation, Gynecological, Surgical and Medical Oncology staff, special laboratory staff, research personnel and investigators for multi-disciplinary (multimodality) research studies to ensure quality patient care, efficient and effective operation of protocol processes, and achievement of study-related objectives.

13. Attends relevant investigational and professional meetings to keep abreast of current developments in the field.

14. Precepts new clinical research staff in clinical setting.

15. Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, Sponsors, participants and representatives of professional organizations, participant advocates, and public responsible for, or concerned about, protections for human participants of research.

16. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills

Ability to provide indirect patient care EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes

Basic computer skills required

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results

Professionalism and customer service skills being a must at all times

Occasionally subject to irregular hours

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.