Research Nurse Job Description
Research nurse
provides medical support and technical expertise in the development and execution of public health clinical research studies/trials.
Research Nurse Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective research nurse job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included research nurse job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Oversee clinical trial-related activities completed/performed by the Research Nurse to assure completeness and accuracy adherence to federal and state guidelines
The research nurse provides a safe environment for patients, families, and clinical staff at all times through compliance with all federal, state, and professional regulatory standards
To keep up to date with Research Governance requirements and GCP training
Provides direct patient care involving diagnosis, administration of medications, and performance of tests under the direction of the principal investigator or supervising physician
Provide clinical and administrative nursing support and oversight for research clinical trials based on scope of practice
Develop and manage budget for research study, and oversee resources including funds, personnel, and equipment as needed
Oversee and potentially administer medications and treatments per study protocol for out -patient research participants
Comply with institutional policies, standard operating procedures, and guidelines, and prepare and submit documentation as required by the study protocol, study sponsor, and regulatory authorities
Supervise non-clinical research staff as needed
Identify, recruit, and enroll study participants, maintain study participant records and determine study participant criteria
Research Nurse Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Research Nurse
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: BLS, CPR, HIPAA, CITI, IRB, CCRC
Education for Research Nurse
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the research nurse job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Nursing, Education, Associates, School of Nursing, Communication, Graduate, Patient Care, Computer, Management, Medical
Skills for Research Nurse
Desired skills for research nurse include:
Research protocol to coordinate the comprehensive and compliant execution of assigned protocols
Specialty area
Medical terminology
GCP
State
Federal
Preventive health care measures
Good clinical practices
Principles
Drug properties
Desired experience for research nurse includes:
Host external audits (Food and Drug Administration, National Institutes of Health)
Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix, operate a manual pipette
Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California non-commercial class license and operate vehicle during daylight hours
May be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents
May be exposed to blood borne pathogens
On call 24 hours/day
Research Nurse Examples
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Research Nurse Job Description
Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a research nurse. To join our growing team, please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications.
Responsibilities for research nurse
- Assesses research subject
- Support the safety of study participants, and maintain communication with their families/caregivers and clinicians
- Provide clinical and administrative nursing support for research clinical trials based on scope of practice
- Administer medications and treatments per study protocol for out study participant research participants
- Identify, recruit, and enroll study participants
- Participate and host monitor visits
- Assist sponsor investigator research with Investigational New Drug/Investigational Device Exemption applications
- Incorporates and Clinical Research Services mission, vision, values and code of Business Conduct into planning patient care and clinical trials activities
- Provides clinical trial support in the Hospital and clinic setting to ensure patients are offered appropriate clinical trials following Good Clinical Practice standards
- Assesses and documents the patient's compliance and response to protocol treatment
Qualifications for research nurse
- Clinical or Research experience in Pediatrics preferred
- Attention to detail a must ability to accurately prioritize workflow
- Screens patients/patient records to identify potential trial candidates and notify the treating physician and Clinical Trials support staff
- Provides Clinical Trial support staff with the documentation needed to determine eligibility and maintain compliance
- Enters applicable orders related to research specific tests and procedures
- Provides conduit between physicians, allied health professionals, nursing staff and clinical trial patients regarding trial related issues to maintain a safe environment for the patient while maintaining compliance
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking to fill the role of research nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for research nurse
- Provides potential and registered clinical trial patients with contact information to ensure that patients and families have an avenue to direct questions about the clinical trial that they were offered
- Provides a consistent and accessible resource for physicians and clinical staff regarding clinical trials
- Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs and other competencies required
- Participates in the development of general goals
- Review (and adhere to) guidelines for each project
- Obtain HIPAA, IRB CITI course training certifications, and all other required training certifications
- Review (and adhere to) guidelines and protocols for each project
- Oversee and administer medications and treatments per study protocol for out study participant research participants
- May coordinate multi-site studies
- May collect, process, and ship lab specimens
Qualifications for research nurse
- Three years of nursing experience required with related research experience in designated area of work preferred
- Computer and Internet experience required ‐ familiarity and comfort with MS Office products is essential for success in this position (Word and Excel‐ required
- Current chemotherapy/biotherapy certification preferred
- Manage essential regulatory documents and handle confidential information (verbal and written) with tact and diplomacy, adhering to all HIPAA guidelines
- Graduate of an accredited schools of nursing
- To screen and recruit new participants
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking to fill the role of research nurse. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for research nurse
- Ensure adherence to protocol, IRB, GCP and HIPAA (if applicable)
- Ascertain that study staff are working within IRB, GCP, and HIPAA (if applicable) guidelines
- To provide information, education and support to children, carers and families regarding the Project
- To ensure blood samples are collected for the study as required by the protocol
- The patient/family (and significant others) fully understand the nature of the Project
- The patient/family is aware that entry into the Project is voluntary and they can withdraw at any point without prejudice
- The participants are aware of any extra procedures required by the Project
- The consent/assent form is completed accurately and filed as required
- Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants are given the highest priority at all times
- Be current with appropriate emergency certifications (ILS) and company emergency policy and procedures
Qualifications for research nurse
- Utilize skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials
- Maintains an understanding of current regulatory requirements
- Typically 2-3 related experience
- Identify study locations (boxing and MMA gyms, athletic centers, ) to recruit subjects and meet with location management to arrange for study subject involvement
- Coordinate with study locations and Transcranial Doppler Ultrasound (TCD) technologist for optimal subject enrollment and execution of study evaluations
- Carry out study tests as outlined in protocol to include arterial blood pressure, reaction time, heart rate variability, Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE), electrocardiogram, oxygen saturation, and autonomic testing using standard ICU monitor and non-invasive measurement attachments
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is looking to fill the role of research nurse. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for research nurse
- Maintain updated study documents in accordance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines including preparation of project reports and study amendments
- Collect data using clinical skills as required to include drawing blood, administering medications and operating critical care and data acquisition monitoring equipment
- Maintain and submit records for regular Institutional Review Boards and grant reviews coordinating activities for protocol compliance and implementation
- Utilising nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events
- Oversee and manage day-to-day activities of the Phase II/III research nurses and research assistants
- Offer suggestions for improvement in processes and overall quality and monitors outcome of such if deficiencies are identified
- Assist with the process of training new research nurses
- Problem-solve clinical situations along with research nurses as they arise
- Assess compliance of the research nurses
- Monitor patient enrollment at sites through weekly and monthly reporting
Qualifications for research nurse
- The minimum personnel background investigation will be a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI)
- Shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office corresponding to the location of performance
- Identify opportunities and develop action plans as necessary to increase patient accrual
- Assist in development and tracking of quarterly goals for each research nurse and clinic
- Meet with physicians and administrators as needed to assess performance of clinic
- Evaluate staffing needs and provides optimal coverage of research offices
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Job Description Example
Our company is looking for a research nurse. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for research nurse
- Communicate to the research nurses the overall performance standards and expectations day to day
- Make frequent visits to the sites
- Interview Research Nurse candidates and provides input to upper management
- Work with other team members in Clinical Operations department to ensure communication and responsibility are effective among the two groups
- Represent the company vision at the clinics
- Approve planned Paid Time Off (PTO) and submits benefit time usage to HR per payroll schedule
- Responsible for individual site goals, financial performance, quality assurance, oversight and contracted patient enrollment
- Assist Directors to ensure continuing education and training to investigators and coordinators
- Meet with supervisor weekly and submit brief clinic summaries
- Submit annual performance evaluations to supervisor for review and conduct the evaluations
Qualifications for research nurse
- Administer medications and treatments per study protocol for research participants
- The research nurse coordinates and implements the research studies according to the study protocol
- The research nurse works with physicians, nurses and patients in the selection of and participation by appropriate patients
- The research nurse obtains all necessary approvals and informed consent forms
- The research nurse documents informed consent process and all components of the study procedures
- Using the nursing process, the research nurse delivers professional nursing care, including administration of the device during study procedures