Clinical Research Nurse - LPN

Rochester Regional Health • Rochester, MN

1d • $26 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and facilitates clinical research activities with the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute (RGHRI). Ensures research is done in accordance with RGHRI, RRH, IRB, sponsor and governmental regulations. Conducts research-related clinical procedures. Maintains a research database.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent.
• Current licensure in the State of New York.
• Valid NYS driver license as referenced in RRHS Fleet Program.

Nice To Haves

• Pediatric experience required; Ability to interact well with pediatric patients and patients’ families.
• 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and work collaboratively with both research scientists and clinical site personnel (clinical providers and nurses) in patient subject recruitment, consenting, record maintenance and research sample acquisition and transportation.
• Ability to retrieve non-invasive research specimens (e.g, nasal wash, phlebotomy) and assist physician or advanced practitioner in clinical research procedures (e.g., tympanocentesis in ambulatory setting).
• Ensures study data are collected accurately, and maintained in an orderly and easily retrievable manner.
• Able to quickly reconcile data and answer data queries.
• Comfort with both “paper charts” and electronic medical record (EPIC system).
• Coordination with both information technology staff and research staff in maintenance of database systems.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director of the RGHRI in outreach activities to clinical sites, IRB approvals, grant processes, and data reporting to sponsors, to funding institutions, and in manuscripts.
• Maintenance of appropriate job- and profession-specific certifications and credentialing.
• Travel between local research sites (urban and suburban Rochester).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed