Clinical Research Nurse Jobs

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. As an organized research center within the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM), CVD comprises a multi-disciplinary team of faculty and staff whose primary mission is to develop, evaluate, and implement vaccines and other interventions to reduce illness and mortality domestically and in less developed countries. We work to prevent and treat enteric and respiratory diseases, to reduce the threat of malaria and antimicrobial resistance, and to identify, understand and combat other tropic and emerging pathogens burdening low resource settings. Training is a critical component of our work to ensure the foundation for the next generation of scientists and researchers committed to our mission.

The CVD is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join our team.

Under general supervision of the Principal Investigator and Clinical Research Manager, the Clinical Research Nurse carries out key elements of a clinical research project. The project may include adult or pediatric populations. Responsible for timely completion of deliverables to meet the needs of the project, study sponsor, principal investigator and department administration.
May be required to work weekends and/or evening/night shifts during inpatient studies

Benefits:

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Primary Duties:

• Recruits research and clinical trial subjects. Interacts with subject participants that include eligibility screening, recruitment, and enrollment. Ensures informed consent is properly secured and documented, counseling, and obtaining patient medical history. Serves as a patient advocate throughout the research study or clinical trial. Develops and conducts patient and family education.
• Assist in monitoring study, clinical trial, or unit budget and compliance. May identify potential research study and clinical trial opportunities. Assist in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures, and correspondence.
• Develops and prepares study or research related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents. Responsible for developing and producing custom and routine reports. Conducts quality assurance audits on data and regulatory documentation. Identifies protocol problems, informs investigators, and assists in problem resolution efforts. Recommends modifications and adjustments to care plans.
• Manages operations of one or more research studies or clinical trial protocols requiring the expertise and care of a Registered Nurse. Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures, administers treatment procedures, monitors patients during procedures, and analyzes patient data. Develops and tracks work flow policies, recruitment strategy, and progress through the duration of the research study or clinical trial. Collaborates with Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing clinical trials. Reviews and recommends proposed research study and clinical trial protocols to evaluate factors such as sample collection process, facility location, data management plans, and potential subject risks.
• Administer and implement treatment procedures or drugs, monitors and studies their effects, and conducts subject medical evaluations. Obtains biologic tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
• Provide guidance and direction to staff engaged in clinical research or trials to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. Continuously educates and trains personnel on compliance and protocol.
• Manages the collection of complex research study or clinical trial data. Develops methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data. Prepares study and research related documentation.
• Serves as a liaison to other departments, outside organizations, government agencies, and sponsor to promote effective and efficient operation and use of resource. Attends research study or clinical trial related meetings, conferences and teleconferences, as well as participating in any additional planning and development related activities.
• Develops, recommends, and implements policies and procedures and/or methods of clinical research to meet changing needs and requirements and enforce standard. Performs Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development and ensure compliance of research operations with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Instructs and counsels patients in research procedures and administers treatment procedures. Manages patient care in compliance with the research study or clinical trial protocol requirements. Monitors subject condition while ensuring safety and maintaining confidentiality. Identifies patient problems and makes adjustments to care plans.

Education: Bachelor's degree. Preference in Nursing or other discipline appropriate to the position.

Experience: Three (3) years’ experience nursing, clinical, or in a relevant research specialization related to the position.

Supervisory Experience: N/A

Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.

Other: Certification from Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred.

May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

May substitute additional years of relevant experience in lieu of minimum education.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Hiring Range: $85,000 - $97,000 (Commensurate with education and experience)

UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at [email protected].

If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact [email protected]. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.