Research Nurse

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

4d•$74,000 - $124,000

About The Position

We are currently searching for a Research Nurse to work in the transplant and cellular therapy with the Division of Intramural Research at NIH. In this position, the individual will have a critical role in the various protocol development, implementation, and evaluation activities. This role will also serve as a crucial part of a dynamic clinical team for several simultaneous research studies. This is a full-time opportunity located in Bethesda, MD. Educate and counsel patients participating in clinical trials, including, following up with patients in long-term studies and providing Q&A time via phone to patients. Work with a diverse team of health care providers, such as, physicians, advanced practitioners, patient care coordinators, and data managers to service patients and conduct clinical research. Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing clinical trials. Ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements. Support ongoing research and clinical programs at NHLBI and NIH Clinical Center. Manage clinical research data and providing data quality assurance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing.
Active, current license as a registered nurse in the United States, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States.
A minimum of TWO (2) years of clinical research experience in transplant, hematology, and/or oncology.
Strong background in clinical research, preferably with experience beyond healthy volunteer studies
Demonstrated ability to work with both healthy volunteers and medically complex patients
Experience supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 clinical trials
Skilled in managing the unique needs of very ill patients in a research setting

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at the NIH Clinical Center is highly preferred
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for working in a multidisciplinary team
Ability to adapt to fast-paced, high-acuity research environments
Previous experience working with the National Institute of Health (NIH) preferred.

Responsibilities

Educate and counsel patients participating in clinical trials, including, following up with patients in long-term studies and providing Q&A time via phone to patients.
Work with a diverse team of health care providers, such as, physicians, advanced practitioners, patient care coordinators, and data managers to service patients and conduct clinical research.
Facilitate patient recruitment and enrollment into ongoing clinical trials.
Ensure compliance with protocol and regulatory requirements.
Support ongoing research and clinical programs at NHLBI and NIH Clinical Center.
Manage clinical research data and providing 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.)