Research Nurse Specialist
About The Position
We are currently searching for a skilled Registered Nurse with clinical research experience to fill a Research Nurse Specialist position that will meet the overall operational objectives of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) through the provision of research support services . The Research Nurse Specialist will function within a team of clinical providers and research support staff to support the coordination and execution of NHLBI ’s research protocols and clinical trials within the specialty areas of hematology -oncology , cardiology, pulmonary, sickle cell disease, vascular medicine, and cellular therapy . This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD. Work with a diverse clinical research team including physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care coordinators, protocol navigators, and data managers to support the coordination of clinical research studies . Coordinate clinical research activities to meet the study protocol requirements and manage the research participant’s experience throughout the life cycle of a study. Counsel and educate patients participating in research studies, including following up with patients in long-term studies. Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing research studies. Support compliance with protocol regulatory requirements. Manage clinical research data and support data quality assurance.
Requirements
- Bachelor ’ s degree in nursing or related field with minimum 2+ years of nursing experience
- Active, current license as a Registered Nurse in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in a research setting , includin g clinical research coordination
Nice To Haves
- Clinical Research certification preferred
- Nursing experience in cardiology, pulmonary , hematology - oncology , vascular medicine, and/or sickle cell disease preferred
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-acuity research environments
Responsibilities
- Work with a diverse clinical research team including physicians, advanced practice providers, patient care coordinators, protocol navigators, and data managers to support the coordination of clinical research studies
- Coordinate clinical research activities to meet the study protocol requirements and manage the research participant’s experience throughout the life cycle of a study.
- Counsel and educate patients participating in research studies, including following up with patients in long-term studies.
- Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing research studies.
- Support compliance with protocol regulatory requirements.
- Manage clinical research data and support data quality assurance.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
- Parental Leave
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
- Employee Referral Program
- Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
- Care.com annual membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
