Research Nurse Specialist - Guidehouse
Bethesda, MD
About the Job
Job Family:
Nurse (Digital)
Travel Required:
Clearance Required:
What You Will Do:
We are currently searching for a Research Nurse position to support the NIH Clinical Center. Provides expertise in protocol coordination and implementation, data and study management. Assures all aspects of good clinical practice (GCP), International Council for Harmonisation(ICH), and Code of Federal Regulations are met/exceeded. Manages research support activities to assure patient safety, study integrity, and accurate data collection. Supports biomedical research through detailed observations, measurements, and data collection related to pertinent assessments as defined by the study specifications and use of expert clinical judgment.
Periodically work Saturdays (roughly 9 Saturdays in 12- a month period), travel off-site into the community to assist the TBHD team with protocol activities. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD
Responsibilities:
- Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients.
- Provide expertise in clinical trial coordination and data acquisition management.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control activities relating to protocol adherence, protocol monitoring, data collection, data abstraction, and data analysis, as well as protect research participant data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
- Monitor activities pertaining to clinical protocols, such as patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extending or renewing ongoing trials.
- Assists investigator and study team with the execution of clinical trials and ensures that all aspects of good clinical practice (GCP) and federal regulatory requirements are met/exceeded.
- Assist research and medical staff interview, screen and evaluate the appropriateness of eligible subjects for participation in the research protocol.
- Participate in recruitment and outreach activities and contribute to recruitment strategies through innovative ideas.
- Recruit and follow up with patients for clinical and basic research studies and protocols and provide clinical support to patients participating in protocol.
- Design and maintain a selection of materials appropriate to send to health care referral sources seeking eligibility information or other objectives.
- Organize and maintain an active referral list and master schedule for planning follow-up and new patient admissions.
- Instruct potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject’s care, treatments, and side-effects.
- Provide information about the study to referring physicians, advocacy groups, NIH offices, and in response to inquiries from potential study participants.
- Participate in direct patient care, in coordination with interdisciplinary team and specific team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research.
- Obtain and record complete health histories and conduct physical assessments; communicate data from these and other sources.
- Review findings from assessments and other sources in clinical rounds
- Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background.
- Complete medical and psychiatric assessments of potential participants in multiple research protocols by collecting and reviewing past and present medical records and conduct interviews with research applicants and their families.
- Conduct family interviews to obtain comprehensive understanding of the care needs of the patient.
- Continually assess ongoing understanding of the research process for patients and families and provide teaching and support as indicated.
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What You Will Need:
- Bachelor's Nursing Program or an accredited Associate's degree and TWO (2) years of additional experience.
- Experience in a clinical research setting with protocols and clinical trials.
- Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
What Would Be Nice To Have:
- Superior organization and multi-tasking skills
What We Offer:
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.
Benefits include:
Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
About Guidehouse
Guidehouse is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
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