Research Nurse

Fairview Health Services; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairview Health Services, based in Minnesota, seeks a Clinical Research Coordinator to support investigator-led studies. You will partner with the Recruitment team to screen participants, review protocols, and prepare regulatory materials and budgets.

The role requires an Associate's Degree in Nursing with 2 years clinical nursing and 2 years Clinical Research experience. You will ensure participant safety, obtain informed consent, and contribute to site initiation and ongoing study

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree in Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years clinical nursing experience.
• Minimum 2 years Clinical Research experience.
• 1-5 years research experience.
• BLS certification.
• CCRCP and CCRP certifications desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Recruitment to develop screening tools for participants.
• Analyze study protocol to support budget/contract negotiations.
• Prepare regulatory documents including IRB applications and informed consent.
• Educate internal and external parties on study protocols.
• Ensure participant safety and adherence to Good Clinical Practices (GCP).
• Assist with site initiation meetings and follow-up visits as per protocol.

Skills

Clinical nursing experience

Clinical research experience

Research coordination

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

BSN degree

Job description

Job Overview

In this role, you will:

• Partner with our Recruitment team to develop tools that help recruiters screen potential participants. This includes a thorough understanding of the trial criteria for participation, an understanding of the disease under study and our local population, the fit with current research portfolio, and any external resources that may be needed
• Conduct a detailed analysis of study protocol to support budget/contract negotiations
• Identifies and recommends start-up enrollment goals and recruitment strategies
• Creates study-specific tools in the EMR-Epic and materials for protocol implementation
• Collaborates with team members in preparing regulatory documents, including IRB application, informed consent, and recruiting materials
• Educates internal and external parties about new studies, providing guidance in understanding and implementing study protocols
• Partner with Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for trial visits, including providing needed resources and trial details on an enduring basis throughout the trial
• Ensures that the well-being of research participants is safeguarded, and that participant’s rights are protected
• Participates in site initiation meeting
• Conducts the informed consent process with potential research subjects in accordance with all regulatory, ethical and Institutional Review Board (IRB) requirements
• Conducts follow up visits per protocol, within defined parameters, and ensures thorough and accurate documentation using Good Documentation Practices
• Ensures study participant safety and clinical trial protocol adherence using Good Clinical Practices
• Ensures timely reporting of study required data that is thorough, complete, and accurate
• Participates in sponsor study initiation meetings
• As needed, provide clinical care, within guidelines
• Support trial implementation in a variety of clinical settings including ambulatory clinic, inpatient areas, and procedure areas

Required

Education

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

Experience

• 2 years clinical nursing experience
• 2 years Clinical Research experience
• 1-5 years research experience

Preferred

Education

• BSN degree

Experience

• Cardiology, Diabetes, Acute Care, Critical Care, Cardiovascular lab, and electrophysiology experience

License/Registration/Certification

• BLS
• Clinical Research Coordinator Certification (CCRC) through Association of Clinical Research Professionals
• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) through Society of Clinical Research Associates

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

The posted pay range is for a 40-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

$81,702.40- $115,336.00 Annual