Location: Lebanon,NH, USA
OverviewClinical Research Nurse II performs a full range of clinical and non-clinical research duties, and has a working knowledge of the clinical research process and the regulations that govern it. As licensed professionals with clinical research experience, they perform patient related care independently, including medical assessments, symptom management, and referrals, within the scope of their licensure. With the oversight of the PI or their designee, they perform progressively more complex and comprehensive clinical research duties at an ever-increasing level of independence, working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI). They work under supervision, but with more autonomy than an entry level position.Position primarily based at Lebanon campus; however, responsibility to cover research visits at the Manchester location will be required as needed. Manchester expectancy is minimal, and mileage will be reimbursed.ResponsibilitiesResearch OperationsProvide patient care to inpatients and outpatients receiving investigational therapy, occasionally requiring tasks outside of standard operating hours.Screen and recruit potential research participants, verify eligibility and ensure enrollment requirements are metEducate patient and family regarding investigational therapy in collaboration with the medical teamEnsure that patients are scheduled for all study assessments as required per research protocolPrepare and administer all medications required per research protocol, including investigational and standard 5. of care agentsEvaluate research patients for drug and/or disease-related toxicities and contribute to development of symptommanagement plansCoordinate with the research team to address patient care delivery issues and quality improvement effortsEthics & Participant SafetyMaintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/Human Subjects Protection (HSP) practicesArticulate the rationale for individual protocols and their inclusion and exclusion criteriaServe as a resource to ensure staff and patients recognize the difference between clinical care management and caremanagement of clinical research participantsData and InformaticsUtilize electronic systems, technologies, and software necessary for study operationsAccurately document study visit assessments for data collection and trains others to these standardsAssist with data entry as neededContribute to the development of data collection documents and instrumentsDetect issues related to data capture, collection or management; suggest solutionsInvestigate incomplete or inaccurate documents to ensure completeness of data.Assist with development of SOPs for data quality assurance.Adhere to processes and run queries, summaries, and reports to monitor the quality of dataUtilizes required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data securityLeadership and ProfessionalismAdheres to professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical researchMentor and train new and current clinical research staff in departmental research and administrative proceduresSupport efforts to maintain an adequate number of competent staff to conduct clinical research in compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirementsSite and Study ManagementMay support site selection, feasibility, and study start up processesAssist in the initiation, management, and completion of clinical trials and research studiesEncourage standardization of processes and procedures.Implement a plan to ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment of care for patients, visitors, and staffPerform other duties as assigned, such as supporting regulatory affairsCommunication and Team ScienceCollaborate with and educate healthcare professionals regarding investigational research protocolsEnsure research compliance and adherence to protocol guidelinesPortfolio and Program Development & ManagementMay participate in committees or working groups to strengthen research implementation and practiceClinical SkillsEnsure a safe, effective, and efficient patient care environmentFacilitate and monitor activities related to the delivery of patient care within researchPerform other duties as assigned.Qualifications• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience required• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required• Excellent attention to detail required• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Clinical Research required• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Must be obtained within 3 years of hire.• Graduate from an accredited nursing school requiredRequired Licensure/Certifications• RN licensure in the appropriate state of practice required•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required• SOCRA/ACRP certification preferred. Must be obtained within 1 year of hireArea of Interest:Nursing;FTE/Hours per pay period:1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;Shift:Day;Job ID:23860;Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.