Research Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Research Nurse
 
Location:
 
IC: NIAID
 
Street: 9000 Rockville Pike
 
Bldg: 10
 
Room: 5-2444
 
City: Bethesda
 
State & Zip: MD 20892
 
Weekly Hours: 30-40 hours per week (Full-Time)
 
  
 
Overall Position Summary and Objectives: As a Clinical Research Nurse Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting clinical research activities. You will manage patient recruitment, data collection, protocol adherence, and ensure patient safety, contributing to advancements in medical research.
 
  
 
Minimum Education:
 
 
Associate's degree in Nursing or equivalent
 
Master's degree in Nursing preferred
 
 
  
 
Certifications & Licenses:
 
 
Current state nursing licensure
 
CPR certification
 
Minimum of three (3) years of specialized experience
 
 
  
 
Skills:
 
 
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
 
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
 
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
 
Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
 
 
  
 
Key Responsibilities:
 
 
Patient Recruitment & Screening:
 
Recruit, screen, and evaluate patients for clinical trials.
 
Conduct interviews and assess eligibility for research protocols.
 
Patient Care & Follow-up:
 
Provide clinical support to patients participating in research protocols.
 
Maintain active referral lists and patient schedules.
 
Deliver patient care instructions and assess understanding of research processes.
 
Data Management & Compliance:
 
Collect, enter, and manage research data.
 
Ensure adherence to protocol and regulatory compliance.
 
Perform quality assurance and control activities.
 
Clinical Assessments:
 
Conduct medical and psychiatric assessments.
 
Document patient observations and assess data for clinical action.
 
Training & Mentorship:
 
Train and mentor new staff in research practices and protocol implementation.
 
Facilitate multidisciplinary performance improvement programs.
 
Protocol & Research Development:
 
Develop and implement new research protocols.
 
Contribute to the design and evaluation of complex protocols.
 
 
Additional Responsibilities:
 
 
Collaborate with healthcare teams to improve patient care delivery systems.
 
Participate in outreach and recruitment activities to advance study goals.
 
Coordinate specimen collection for vaccine studies.
 
Provide HIV testing counseling and deliver results responsibly.