Sr. Research Nurse (Department of Neurosurgery)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$76,980 - $134,995•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Neurosurgery is seeking a Sr. Research Nurse to support the clinical and research activities of the Pain Institute, including NIH, nonprofit, and commercially sponsored clinical trials. The position combines research responsibilities with clinical care, including support for the botulinum toxin injection clinic. The nurse will assist principal investigators in implementing clinical trials focused on new treatments for Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, with an emphasis on patient well-being and improving long-term outcomes through research and clinical care. The Sr. Research Nurse works with physicians, research nurses, and research coordinators, while also making independent decisions and managing several projects and deadlines. The role requires strong organization, data-management, and time-management skills, as well as flexibility and willingness to support the collaborative team. The nurse guides research coordinators or assistants, helps manage study operations and regulatory requirements, and supports patient care coordination and clinic flow. Training in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions is provided through division-sponsored trips and/or online educational resources.

Requirements

Registered nurse licensed in Maryland or the state where practicing.
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related discipline; additional experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree, and a related master’s degree may be considered in lieu of experience.
Two years of experience in the specialty or a related area.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification.
Maintain current licensure and certification throughout employment.
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Strong time-management, organizational, and data-management skills; ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Flexibility and willingness to support members of the collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

Two years of clinical or research nursing experience in neurologic diseases is desired.
Experience with Parkinson’s disease, memory disorders, or geriatrics is desired but not required.
Master’s degree.

Responsibilities

Screen potential participants and recruit for studies through patient registries and relevant clinics.
Ensure informed consent processes and coordinate participant enrollment and follow-up visits.
Collect study data and biospecimens, enter data into study databases, and document and report adverse events.
Guide research coordinators or research assistants working on the nurse’s research projects.
Supervise data entry and compilation and timely submission of summary reports; maintain accurate study participant records; coordinate enrollment, appointments, clinic visits, hospitalizations, chart reviews, home visits, specimen collection and processing, interviews, and follow-ups.
Ensure coordinator compliance with University and Division daily work policies and procedures.
Promote research staff compliance with Johns Hopkins human-subjects research and good clinical practice policies.
Coordinate study documentation, including printing, filing, copying, and scanning documents for transmission to sponsors or collaborators.
Report protocol deviations and adverse events in a timely manner.
Assist with management of protocol-related health problems and maintain confidential communication with research team members in accordance with good clinical practice.
Interact with study sponsors to initiate clinical studies, including IRB submissions and management, budget development with CRSS or internal resources, and coordination with ORA regarding contracts.
Communicate with sponsoring agencies, independent research monitors, and ancillary center staff.
Make daily decisions about organizational aspects and logistics of study protocols.
Hire and train new research coordinators in research administration, ethics, and logistics, and support their success.
Maintain confidential research documents and correspondence, including informed consent forms and research data.
Resolve queries and review monitoring reports to identify and correct errors.
Maintain study inventory according to regulatory standards.
Review research account status with principal investigators.
Work with compliance committees and Institutional Review Boards.
Interact professionally with research subjects by email, phone, and in person.
Meet regularly with the research team and participate in troubleshooting and resolving study issues.
Assist with therapy plan entry, dosing confirmation, pharmacy interactions, and drug preparation in the botulinum toxin injection clinic.
Work with Medical Office Coordinators to relay provider input regarding medical decision-making for patient inquiries for one provider.
Communicate, consult, and collaborate with other units and departments to support comprehensive patient care.
Provide crisis intervention as needed, triage complex cases, and provide case management to ensure longitudinal care and coordinate complicated treatment schedules.
Help ensure smooth clinic operations; identify service barriers and develop solutions that support timely, safe, patient-centered care.
Obtain training in Parkinson’s disease and related conditions through division-sponsored trips and/or online educational series.