Sr. Research Nurse (Neurology)

Johns Hopkins University•Baltimore, MD

1d•$76,980 - $134,995•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Neurology is seeking a Sr. Research Nurse to support the clinical and research activities of the Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders Center. This role will be involved in NIH, non-profit, and commercially sponsored clinical trials, as well as the clinical care of the patient population. The Sr. Research Nurse will assist principal investigators in implementing clinical trials for new treatment methods for Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders. The role requires a passion for patient well-being and improving patient outcomes through research and clinical care. The clinical duties include support of operations in the botulinum toxin injection clinic. While working with a multidisciplinary team, the nurse must be able to work independently, manage time effectively, and handle multiple projects simultaneously to meet deadlines.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline.
Registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland.
2 years' experience in the specialty or a related area.

Nice To Haves

Experience with NIH, non-profit, and commercially sponsored clinical trials.
Experience in the botulinum toxin injection clinic.
Experience with Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorders.
Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Good time management skills.
Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Screen potential participants for participation in trials and recruitment for studies through patient registries and relevant clinics.
Ensure the informed consent process for studies, and coordinate participant enrollment and follow-up visits related to each respective study.
Assist with the collection of study data and biospecimens, entering data into study database, as well as documenting and reporting adverse events.
Guide the activities of research coordinators or research assistants working on research projects.
Supervise computer data entry, compilation and timely submission of summary reports, accurate record keeping of all study participant data, enrollment of study participants, appointments of study participants, monitoring of clinic visits and hospitalizations of study participants, chart review, home visits, specimen collection/processing, interviews and study subject follow ups.
Assure Coordinator compliance with University and Division daily work policies and procedures.
Reinforce and promote research staff compliance with human subjects research and good clinical practice policies.
Coordinate study documentation (printing/filing/copying/scanning for transmission to sponsors or collaborators).
Report protocol deviations and adverse events in a timely manner.
Assist with the management of protocol related health problems, and maintain communication with members of the research team in a confidential manner and in accordance with good clinical practice.
Interact with Study sponsors to initiate clinical studies, including IRB submission/management, budget development, and interface with ORA regarding contracts.
External contact with members of the research study sponsoring agency, independent research monitors and ancillary center staff.
Make daily decisions regarding organizational aspects and logistics of study protocols.
Hire and train new research coordinators on research administration, ethics, logistics and be responsible for their success.
Maintain research related documents and correspondence in a confidential manner, 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 accounts status with PIs.
Work with Compliance committees and Institutional Review Boards.
Interact with research subjects by email, phone, and in-person in a professional manner.
Meet with the research team on a regular basis, and participate in troubleshooting and resolving issues for research studies.
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/departments to assist in the comprehensive care of patients.
Provide crisis intervention as needed, and triage complex cases; practice case management to ensure longitudinal care for patients, and coordinate scheduling of complicated patient treatment courses.
Ensure a smooth operational clinic flow.
Identify barriers to service and create solutions to ensure timely, safe, patient-centered care.
Obtain training in Parkinson’s disease and other related conditions through division-sponsored trips and/or online educational series.