Position Summary
The Research Nurse is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols and serving as a liaison
with local investigators, clinical staff, and research personnel. Under direct supervision, this individual
will mature in their understanding of research operations and regulations in order to achieve a strong
fundamental understanding of human subject research.
Major Responsibilities:
Duties include but are not limited to:
· Practice and adhere to the “Code of Conduct” philosophy and “Mission and Value Statement”
· During your employment with HRI you will be routinely assigned training requirements. You are expected to complete any training assignments by the due date.
· Complete study medication order forms accurately, when needed, and has physician or appropriate designee sign orders prior to medication administration
· •Perform routine operational activities for multiple research protocols • Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor
· Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable
· Coordinate protocol schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout
· Coordinate submission and approval for the Site’s Facility Review Committee, if applicable
· Provide instruction on research protocols to appropriate staff, including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff
· Assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol
· Document all specific tasks required by the protocol (i.e. medication forms, quality of life questionnaires, neuro exams, vital signs sheets, times of lab draws, etc.)
· Complete the study medication order form accurately and have the physician or nurse practitioner sign orders prior to treatment
· Ensure that all medications are approved by the appropriate designee prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens
· Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine, STS calculation, or any other conversions needed, per protocol
· Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, and patient phone calls)
· Ensure that follow-up appointments, imaging, or any related procedures are scheduled correctly according to protocol requirements
· Accurately complete all data requests (including queries) and submit with source documentation within the timeframe specified in the SOP
· Generate and track drug shipments, device shipments, and supplies as needed
· Ensure timely and accurate data completion
· Track and report adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations • Communicate all protocol-related issues to appropriate study personnel or manager
· Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately
Duration 6 Month(s)
