The client, a provider health system research institute is seeking an experienced Clinical Research Nurse to support multiple active clinical studies during a period of staffing coverage. This role combines advanced clinical nursing care with research coordination responsibilities, including participant screening, enrollment, and protocol-driven nursing care. The ideal candidate is a senior-level nurse with legitimate bedside experience and a strong clinical trial background who works well in a collaborative, fast-paced research environment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver protocol-driven clinical care to research participants, including infusions, injections, phlebotomy, and clinical assessments
- Identify, document, and report adverse events (AEs) in accordance with study protocols, institutional policies, and regulatory requirements
- Screen and enroll potential research participants, verifying eligibility against study inclusion and exclusion criteria
- Perform research coordination activities across multiple studies, including participant visits, data collection, and study documentation
- Support regulatory and compliance activities as needed and where experience allows
- Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators, research staff, and clinical care teams to ensure studies run safely and on schedule
- As available, support after-hours enrollment for select studies, including a sickle cell infusion study where eligible patients presenting to the Emergency Department may be enrolled. Participation in a shared on-call rotation will be compensated for select studies.
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse licensure in both the District of Columbia and Maryland
- Senior-level clinical nursing experience with legitimate hands-on bedside nursing experience
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical trial/clinical research experience
- Demonstrated experience with infusions, injections, phlebotomy, and patient assessments
- Experience with AE identification, documentation, and reporting
- Experience with research coordination tasks, including participant screening and enrollment
- Willingness to support bi-weekly on call rotation a needed
- Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across clinical and research teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Medical-Surgical (MedSurg) or Progressive Care Unit nursing experience
- Charge nurse or unit lead experience
- Experience supporting regulatory documentation for clinical studies
- Familiarity with GCP and human subjects research requirements