Overview M Health Services - Clinical Trials Office at St. John's Hospital in Maplewood, Minnesota is looking for a Research Nurse! The Clinical Trials Office is based at St John's Hospital is in Maplewood, MN and at a campus that is expanding its services in cardiology. We provide Research Nurse coverage with our team primarily based at Fairview Southdale Hospital and the Cardiology Clinic. Our coverage at two busy cardiology centers provides opportunities for a much wider and more diverse population to participate in clinical trials than any other time in our history. This is a full time salaried position working day shifts and eligible for full benefits. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage - and more. We encourage staff development and support continuing education. Responsibilities Job Description In this role, you will:
- Partner with our Recruitment team to develop tools that help recruiters screen potential participants. This includes a thorough understanding of the trial criteria for participation, an understanding of the disease under study and our local population, the fit with current research portfolio, and any external resources that may be needed
- Conduct a detailed analysis of study protocol to support budget/contract negotiations
- Identifies and recommends start-up enrollment goals and recruitment strategies
- Creates study-specific tools in the EMR-Epic and materials for protocol implementation
- Collaborates with team members in preparing regulatory documents, including IRB application, informed consent, and recruiting materials
- Educates internal and external parties about new studies, providing guidance in understanding and implementing study protocols
- Partner with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for trial visits, including providing needed resources and trial details on an enduring basis throughout the trial
- Ensures that the well-being of research participants is safeguarded, and that participant's rights are protected
- Participates in site initiation meeting
- Conducts the informed consent process with potential research subjects in accordance with all regulatory, ethical and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements
- Conducts follow up visits per protocol, within defined parameters, and ensures thorough and accurate documentation using Good Documentation Practices
- Ensures study participant safety and clinical trial protocol adherence using Good Clinical Practices
- Ensures timely reporting of study required data that is thorough, complete, and accurate
- Participates in sponsor study initiation meetings
- As needed, provide clinical care, within guidelines
- Support trial implementation in a variety of clinical settings including ambulatory clinic, inpatient areas, and procedure areas
QualificationsRequiredEducation:
- Associate degree in Nursing
License/Registration/Certification:
Experience:
- 2 years clinical nursing experience
- 2 years Clinical Research experience
- 1-5 years research experience
PreferredEducation:
Experience:
- Cardiology, Diabetes, Acute Care, Critical Care, Cardiovascular lab, and electrophysiology experience
License/Registration/Certification:
- ACLS
- Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CCRC) through Association of Clinical Research Professionals
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through Society of Clinical Research Associates
EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status