Clinical Research Nurse

INNOVO RESEARCH INC•Des Moines, IA

11d•$60,000 - $80,000•Onsite

About The Position

A Clinical Research Nurse is a member of the research team who serves participants in clinical trials with direct patient care. The role maintains regulatory oversight of participant health and safety while gathering and analyzing data for scientific study. The position is based at The Iowa Clinic in Des Moines, Iowa, and employees are expected to work in person. It is an exempt position with a 40-hour workweek; occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. The nurse performs clinical functions within the scope of the applicable nursing license, supports study participants throughout clinical trials, and coordinates protocol-related activities. The role works with investigators, research assistants, coordinators, and site staff, and complies with Innovo, clinic, and sponsor policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. The listed duties describe the general nature of the work and are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Current RN or LPN licensure in the state of employment.
Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
BLS certification.
Three years of prior experience in a health-related clinic or research setting.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Understanding of medical terminology.
Strong organizational skills.
Working knowledge of clinical trials.
Effective time management and ability to multitask and manage competing priorities with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, coworkers, managers, and clients.
High level of integrity and honesty, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work in person.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Cardiac experience preferred.
Internal Medicine experience preferred.
Certification in Clinical Research Coordination (CCRC) preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical functions such as phlebotomy and monitoring study participants’ vital signs when warranted.
Educate families and contribute to the care and evaluation of subjects, including determining preliminary inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Manage multiple concurrent trials, including screening, recruiting, and enrollment.
Schedule participants and coordinate protocol-related procedures, study visits, and follow-up.
Collect participant histories and maintain source documentation; perform data entry and resolve queries.
Prepare IRB submissions and update required modifications, continuing reviews, and reportable events.
Under investigator supervision, conduct health assessments as medically necessary or required by protocol to assess or resolve adverse events, safety concerns, and general health.
Monitor participants for adverse events and report them to the principal investigator and study coordinator, if applicable.
Administer study interventions and treatments as directed by the principal investigator, when within the scope of the nurse’s license.
Prepare and monitor the administration, usage, and documentation of investigational products and other required treatments.
Perform clinical functions within the scope of the applicable nursing license and maintain required training competencies and active state nursing licensure.
Perform diagnostic tests and monitor participants’ health through regular assessments.
Observe, document, and report changes in participants’ health status, and provide clinical care when necessary.
Respond to emergencies and provide medical care as necessary or directed by a study investigator.
Communicate frequently with research assistants and coordinators regarding enrollment and tasks.
Assist with informed consent when appropriate for the scope of the nurse’s license.
Support and advocate for research subject safety.
Collect, process, and ship laboratory specimens.
Comply with Innovo, clinic, and sponsor policies, SOPs, and applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines.
Train new investigator and site staff members on study-specific topics and requirements.
Audit and maintain training records to help ensure investigator site staff meet training requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.