Research Nurse Specialist 3

vumc.org; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking a Research Nurse Specialist to assure the integrity and quality of clinical research trials. You will plan recruitment procedures, manage study enrollment, and ensure protocol compliance across multiple sites.

Responsibilities include screening and consenting participants, coordinating testing, collecting data, and maintaining regulatory documentation. A strong background in nursing and research methodology is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (TN or licensed in another state with compact eligibility).
• 2+ years of relevant nursing experience in clinical trials or research settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement recruitment procedures for clinical trials.
• Manage enrollment of trial participants and ensure protocol adherence.
• Maintain compliance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Screen, recruit, and obtain informed consent from study subjects.
• Order tests per protocol and collect data for databases.
• Coordinate training for coordinators and subaward site staff.
• Identify and report adverse events to investigators and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Evidence-Based Practice

Care Planning

Nursing Patient Assessment

Nursing Patient Education

Regulatory Compliance

Scientific Knowledge

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Job description

Research Nurse Specialist 3### Research Nurse Specialist 3Apply: Nashville, TN: Full time: Posted Today: R-71429**Discover Vanderbilt Health**: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region.**Organization:**Pediatric Cardiology**Job Summary:**JOB SUMMARY Assures the integrity and quality of clinical research trials are maintained independently. Plans and implements recruitment procedures, manages enrollment of the trial, and ensures compliance with protocols..**KEY FUNCTIONS** * Manages single IRB for 2 multi-site studies.* Performs administrative duties for trials, including but not limited to: Procuring equipment, preparing documentation, and packaging and shipping medications.* Manages multiple studies, which each have multiple subaward sites.* Performs the procedures required of each study protocol, understanding standard of care versus research. Continually assesses the need for additional protections for research participants. + screen, recruit, consent study subjects. + order appropriate tests per research protocol. + collect data and enter into respective databases.* Recruit and identify the eligibility of candidates, regularly assessing them to ensure continued eligibility for participation. Review medical records and communicate with Principal Investigator to identify eligible study candidates. Troubleshoots trial recruitment strategies to ensure trials are completed in a timely manner. * Provides education and training to appropriate personnel and participants in research specific methodology and procedures. Serves as a resource for the coordinators/student workers at the subaward sites to train them on the protocol. * Utilizes knowledge of disease processes to observe for and report adverse events to the principal investigator and all regulatory authorities as required by protocol, policies and procedures and regulations. If adverse events are observed, submit required information to the regulatory authorities TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES • Evidence-Based Practice (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to integrate evidence from multiple sources and determine if a practice change should occur. Shares knowledge with peers and other clinical team members independently. • Care Planning (Intermediate): Demonstrates ability to anticipate and plan for complex resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work. Collaborates with members of the health care team to identify desired outcomes. Anticipates problems and obstacles before they arise. Able to adapt changes to patient care and area needs with minimal loss of disruption and loss of productivity. Develops creative ideas and takes innovative action to achieve planned goals and objectives. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers. • Nursing Patient Assessment & Evaluation (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient assessments and evaluations in practical applications of a difficult nature. Conducts primary care patient interviews and physical examinations. Conducts inquiry with a thorough series of questions when patients state an ailment or complaint in order to accurately identify and elaborate on the problem. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to role model and coach less experienced peers. • Nursing Patient Education (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of patient education in practical applications of a difficult nature. Possesses sufficient knowledge, training, and experience to be capable of providing patient health education services without requiring instruction from others. Able to train and educate by setting the example, giving technical instruction, providing leadership, and generally raising the level of performance of others while on the job. • Regulatory Compliance (Intermediate): Demonstrates knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations and apply them in difficult, stressful and complex situations. Able to interpret and explain rules and regulations that are ambiguous or unclear. Directs others in interpreting rules and regulations on the job and trains others in them. • Scientific Knowledge (Intermediate): Knowledge of different scientific studies including but not limited Biomedical, Applied, and Physical. **Our Nursing Philosophy:** We believe highly skilled and specialized nursing care is essential to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s mission of quality in patient care, education and research. We believe nursing is an applied art and science focused on helping people, families and communities reach excellent health and well-being. As a Vanderbilt University Medical Center employee, you make a difference to our patients and their families by bringing compassion and care to those in need of hope and healing. Please see our current employee benefits offered:* Affordable High Quality Health Plan Options* Dental and /or vision plan* 403 (b) retirement plan* Paid Time off (flex PTO)* Tuition Reimbursement and adoption assistance (maximums applied)* Short-Long term disability* Subsidized backup childcare* And many more... **Ask us about our current inpatient nursing supplemental Pay Program!****Achieve the Remarkable:** Learn more about VUMC Nursing here.**Core Accountabilities:**Organizational Impact: Independently delivers on objectives with understanding of how they impact the results of own area/team and other related teams. Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes multiple sources of data to analyze and resolve complex problems; may take a new perspective on existing solution. Breadth of Knowledge: Has advanced knowledge within a professional area and basic knowledge across related areas. Team Interaction: Acts as a \"go-to\" resource for colleagues with less experience; may lead small project teams.**Core Capabilities :**Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time, energy, and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies one's own communication style to suit different situations and audiences. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees' effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership, focusing on and driving critical issues to closure. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies, tools, and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.**Position Qualifications:****Responsibilities:****Certifications:**LIC-Registered Nurse - Licensure-Others**Work Experience:**Relevant Work Experience **Experience Level:**2 years**Education:**Graduate of an approved discipline specific program*This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.**Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.*