Clinical Research Nurse, Neurology

Dignity Health; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus up to 10% of annual salary

Employee referral bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join their innovative team. This role is crucial in managing and executing clinical trials in neurology, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and compliance with regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in clinical research, with a focus on patient interaction and data management. This position offers relocation assistance and a sign-on bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for skilled nurses looking to advance their careers in a supportive environment dedicated to improving healthcare outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field.
• Current RN license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to research participants and perform clinical assessments.
• Collect and report data accurately, ensuring compliance with protocols.
• Coordinate study-related visits and serve as a liaison among stakeholders.

Skills

Patient Care

Data Management

Recruitment and Enrollment

Study Coordination

Communication

Regulatory Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field

Tools

BLS certification

CCRP or CCRC certification

Job description

Overview

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 137 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings. CommonSpirit has more than 157,000 employees, 45,000 nurses and 25,000 physicians and advanced practice providers across 24 states and contributes more than $4.2 billion annually in charity care, community benefits and unreimbursed government programs. Together with our patients, physicians, partners, and communities, we are creating a more just, equitable, and innovative healthcare delivery system.

Responsibilities

This position is located at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in Carmichael, CA. We will consider candidates who would need to relocate with relocation assistance offered and a sign on bonus of up to 10% of annual salary. This position is employee referral eligible with a bonus up to $5,000.

As a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) in neurology, you will be vital in managing and executing clinical trials and research projects focused on advancing neurological care. You will work closely with the Market Clinical Research Manager (MCRM) to ensure our research program's smooth operation and success.

The CRN's responsibilities include:

1. Patient Care: Providing compassionate and expert care to research participants, performing clinical assessments and procedures within your RN scope of practice, including blood draws, injections, and neurological assessments. You will also report changes in patient condition to the Principal Investigator (PI) and other relevant personnel.
2. Data Management: Collecting and reporting data accurately and timely, ensuring protocol and sponsor requirements compliance.
3. Recruitment and Enrollment: Developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain research participants, actively screening and enrolling them in neurological trials.
4. Study Coordination: Coordinating all study-related visits, procedures, and activities, scheduling participant appointments, and preparing required documents and forms.
5. Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and CommonSpirit Health regulations, working with the MCRM to maintain the research program's integrity.
6. Communication: Serving as a liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and other stakeholders to address questions and facilitate smooth study operations.

Qualifications

This job requires a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Research Nurse. Here's a summary of the essential requirements:

Education: A Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field is mandatory.

Licenses & Certifications: A current RN license in the state of employment, BLS certification, and a current CCRP or CCRC certification from SOCRA or ACRP are all required.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience conducting clinical trials is essential.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a primary research nurse on drug or device trials is preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years of nursing experience with patients in a healthcare setting in the clinical area of neurology.

Knowledge: It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements involving human subjects research, including FDA, OHRP, and GCP guidelines.