Clinical Research Nurse

St. Luke's Health System•Boise, ID

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse supports research studies according to participant safety needs, protocol requirements, clinical complexity, enrollment activity, and staff coverage. Therapeutic areas may include pediatric and adult specialties, cystic fibrosis, endocrinology, inpatient research, pulmonology, cardiology, and other areas as department needs evolve. The role supports programs across Boise and Meridian and may require travel between locations for study operations, participant recruitment and enrollment, and other program needs. Occasional weekend coverage may be required to support enrollment and protocol requirements. The nurse identifies eligible patients, conducts research visits, administers and infuses study medications, and provides nursing care to research participants. The role works closely with physicians, study teams, and other departments to ensure accurate protocol execution. It also involves entering data into multiple systems, including PORT CF as applicable, creating source documents, and supporting internal and external monitoring visits.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Three years of experience.
RN licensure from the state of practice.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through the American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.

Nice To Haves

Clinical research experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Infuse and/or administer study medications, perform research interventions, and provide detailed clinical assessments in accordance with protocol requirements.
Directly monitor subjects and report adverse reactions to the study sponsor and/or required agencies.
Initiate and submit Serious Adverse Event reports to the study sponsor in collaboration with the physician and principal investigator.
Review clinical records and extract data to determine eligibility and complete data submissions through the appropriate mechanism.
May conduct and document the informed consent process.
Document the research process, adverse-event grading, consent process, and patient progress on study in the electronic medical record.
May maintain the clinical trials management system and prepare reports as needed.
May prepare for and conduct study monitor visits and audits.
Serve as a liaison and reference for physicians, investigators, and other staff regarding the research process.
Collaborate with the investigator and regulatory staff regarding Institutional Review Board requirements.
May participate in study design and protocol development with study leadership.
Mentor research staff by acting as a content expert.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Identify eligible patients for research and conduct research visits.
Support participant recruitment and enrollment activities and research program operations across Boise and Meridian; travel between locations may be required.