Research Nurse

Guidehouse•Bethesda, MD

2d•$98,000 - $163,000•Onsite

About The Position

Guidehouse is seeking a Research Nurse to provide operational support services for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). This is a full-time, on-site position in Bethesda, Maryland, with no travel required. The role supports clinical research protocols and patient care, including training and mentoring clinical staff, implementing protocols, monitoring patients, coordinating research activities, and maintaining protocol documentation and databases. The Research Nurse works with patients, families, referring physicians, medical staff, and clinical center staff. The position involves patient counseling and education, assessments, study drug administration, data collection, research compliance, coordination of diagnostic testing and appointments, and support for patient recruitment and retention. The nurse also contributes to process improvements and remains current on therapeutics and clinical practices for liver disease.

Requirements

Master’s degree in nursing and at least two years of Med-Surg nursing experience, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least five years of Med-Surg nursing experience in lieu of the master’s degree.
Valid Maryland Registered Nurse license.
Valid CPR certification or ability to obtain it before starting.
Experience working with clinical protocols.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD public trust; approved adjudication is required before onboarding.

Nice To Haves

Active public trust or suitability.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

Organize and facilitate training programs for physicians, physicians in training, nurses, and other staff.
Mentor healthcare team members in conducting trials, resolving logistical constraints, and adapting to changing study implementation directions.
Train clinic staff on investigator brochure information, protocol implementation, data collection, and research practices.
Mentor staff and nurse specialists in research protocols and clinical research skills.
Perform protocol activities, including study drug administration, data collection and submission, patient counseling, and physical assessments.
Maintain contact with patients and referring physicians to explain patient conditions and symptoms, interpret laboratory results, and discuss patient status following study participation.
Coordinate with inpatient and outpatient unit staff to assess patient concerns and support compliance with protocol studies.
Examine and monitor patients during protocol studies and ensure complete clinical databases are collected.
Implement clinical protocols and ensure patient safety and research requirements are met.
Participate in clinical update lectures, branch meetings, clinical grand rounds, and other relevant lectures.
Respond to protocol-patient telephone inquiries about management issues, medications, disease processes, and health-related matters.
Counsel and teach patients and families, referring inquiries to section chiefs or medical staff fellows when needed.
Act as liaison between Clinical Center nursing staff and fellows or clinical associates in the Hepatology Training program.
Conduct preliminary reviews of patient referrals and inquiries, obtain additional clinical or historical information, direct information to attending physicians, and assist physicians with patient correspondence.
Determine appropriate diagnostic testing in conjunction with medical staff.
Stay current on therapeutics and clinical practices for patients with liver disease.
Gather data for annual IRB reviews and coordinate submissions.
Coordinate prescheduled evaluations, patient travel, and written appointment and diagnostic-testing confirmations.
Participate in weekly patient care conferences and assemble diagnostic studies, including x-rays and scans, for review.
Identify and implement improvements to operating procedures and patient care while helping decrease costs.
Support patient recruitment and retention for clinical protocols, protocol compliance, and database management.
Educate patients about disease processes, possible therapeutic strategies, and protocol objectives.
Review charts to collect relevant clinical data and histories of participation in other clinical trials.
Identify obstacles to protocol implementation and determine whether to address them independently or refer them to the principal investigator.
Review protocols for nursing support requirements and patient safety considerations.
Maintain computerized patient files and databases containing protocol research data, interpret data, and identify findings requiring prompt clinical action.
Maintain required research protocol documentation and files.
Perform physical assessments, analyze trends in patient conditions, and suggest possible treatment-regimen changes in accordance with research protocols.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance
Personal and family sick time
Company-paid holidays
Parental leave
401(k) retirement plan
Group term life insurance and travel assistance
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance
Health savings account
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts
Transit and parking commuter benefits
Short-term and long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
Personal development, certifications, and learning opportunities
Employee referral program
Corporate-sponsored events and community outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee assistance program
Supplemental benefits, including critical care, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, legal assistance, and identity theft protection
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus