RN Diabetes Research - MGH

Brigham and Women's Hospital•Boston, MA

60d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Clinical Research Nurse Diabetes - MGH Seeking an experienced RN for the Faustman Immunology Lab located at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Charlestown. The lab conducts innovative Phase II clinical trial focused on the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes. We are testing the potential of BCG, our study drug, to reverse Type I Diabetes in both adults and children (8 years and greater). Please visit www.faustmanlab.org to familiarize yourself with our work. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with an interest in clinical research. Benefits eligible part-time 32-hours with a potential for full-time. 100% onsite and predominately early morning visits starting at 7:00AM, M-F. The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) in collaboration with the physician, is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of clinical research. The CRN has to have expert skills in: conduct and documentation of FDA oversight clinical trials - attention to details and documentation practices extremely good IV skills including children 8 years and older - applied daily, 3 children/day excellent attendance record since children and families fly in from all over the US and must be met with nurse and meet FDA visit guidelines for timing of visits. Additional skills required include some knowledge of Type I Diabetes. Strong interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and excellent communication skills across all age ranges are required. Commitment to continued learning and excellent interactions with team of about 8 members - physicians, clinical research assistants, research assistants, etc. Experience in pediatrics preferred. Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Requirements

BSN preferred.
Minimum two years of RN experience with both Adult and Pediatric (8 years and older) IV and blood draws required. 3-5 years of years of RN experience preferred.
Current MA RN license.
Maintains BLS certification.
Clinical Research and Diabetes experience preferred.
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Excellent verbal and communication skills.
Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Nice To Haves

Experience in pediatrics preferred.
Clinical Research and Diabetes experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates study enrollment, protocol treatment, and completion of study requirements for patients participating in clinical trials.
Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the research care team.
Punctual and reliable the RN works with other members to ensure full coverage of patients and flights into Boston.
Prior mastery of IV insertion daily in 8-20-year-old children; excellent blood drawing skills.
Continued learning of good practices in human clinical trials and daily audit and documentation requirements.
Provides protocol education to patients and families; adapts interactions based on age-specific needs of the patient.
Supports research activity within the Faustman Immunology Lab.
Conducts human research protocols in a carefully monitored controlled, yet dynamic environment to achieve quality outcomes for date research participant safety to support the lab research goals.
Works collaboratively with study coordinators in maintaining study regulatory binders.
Collects and prepares required specimens for analysis and monitors test results, as appropriate.
Documents in StudyTrax as appropriate and communicates observations and findings to protocol investigator.
Participates in weekly research team meeting and ongoing collaboration with the study team to serve a s a resource person for study coordinators.
Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards.
Responsible for accurate and complete record keeping for both research and nursing-related data for all study protocols.
Participates in internal audits in collaboration with study coordinators in all active protocols.
Assessment of the injection response with documentation (electronic and paper).
Performs site injections assessment both in person and with Zoom.
Provides Clinical Lab Test results to subjects.
Performs Mixed Meal Tolerance Testing (MMTT) on the pediatric population and assists the MD in performing Glucagon Stimulation Testing on the Adult Subjects.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.