Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts General Hospital is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner for the Neuroendocrine unit in the Department of Medicine. This role is vital for supporting clinical studies and involves managing participant care, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and ensuring successful research operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in obesity, hormonal roles in metabolism, and related areas, along with the necessary licensure and experience.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with investigators to enhance care for study participants.
• Manage clinical research coordinators and data collection.
• Screen and recruit research participants for studies.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

The clinical research nurse practitioner is an integral member of an interdisciplinary team in the Neuroendocrine unit (Department of Medicine), supporting various clinical studies in obesity, fatty liver disease, women's health, and in general, the role of hormones in metabolism, body composition, and bone health. The neuroendocrine clinical research nurse practitioner promotes collaborative relationships between investigators, study coordinators, research subjects, the research pharmacy, and MGH Translational and Clinical Research Center staff in order to provide continuity of care for research study subjects and to ensure efficient use of resources.
Prior experience working with individuals with these conditions or strong interest in learning and being trained in this area are important aspects of this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with principal investigators and clinicians toenhance quality and continuity of care of study participants.
• Manage and work closely with clinical research coordinators to coordinate the study visits and collect/organize the data and blood/tissue specimens.
• Help devise recruitment strategies and recruit participants for research studies.
• Screen research participants for studyeligibility and attend study visits in accordance with the study protocols, including consenting, obtaining medical history, performing physicalexamination including phlebotomy, and completingcase reporting forms for data collection.

• Assume responsibility for the management of participants during outpatient study visits including drug teaching, follow-up of lab and radiology testing, and communicating with participants' providers.

• Interpret studies ordered and provide participants with anexplanation of results.
• Report adverseevents, protocol violations, and amendments to the protocol, and other required periodic reporting to the Institutional Review Board and other regulatory agencies, as applicable.

• Supervise and mentor clinical research coordinators.
• Coordinate the distribution, accounting, and safe collection of all study drugs if needed.
• Available to work on-site during business hours and attend study visits at other MGH locations as needed.
• May work occasional early mornings,evenings, and/or weekends when needed.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS:

• Current licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
• Current board certification as a Nurse Practitioner

EDUCATION:

• Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.

OTHER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Phlebotomy and IV skills preferred.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexibility in working on different studies depending on program needs.
• Willing to accept new graduates.
• If you are a current MGB employee and plan to keep two positions, your total weekly hours cannot exceed 40.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.