Nurse Clinical Research I Jobs in Iowa

Must meet all unit specific certification requirements: (PALS, ACLS, NRP)

Must complete all of the Nurse Residency Program Requirements

Ability to learn and use computer systems in order to manage patient information

Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills

Reports to Nurse Manager/Charge Nurse of unit to which assigned.

An Associate Degree in Nursing is required; Bachelor of Science from a College of Nursing is preferred.

Provide support to the Department Head of the CID, Directorate for Professional Education, and Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP).

Provide IRB/HRPP support to the PI in the development and implementation of recruitment strategies in accordance with IRB/HRPP requirements and approvals.

Experience supporting research protocols for IRB and Institutional Animal Care and Utilization Committee (IACUC)

Working knowledge of United States Federal government regulations regarding the conduct of human clinical research.

Clinical competence in application of professional nursing theory, practices, and skills for the care of pediatric and adult patients.

Skilled in counseling, providing guidance, and maintaining interpersonal relationships.

Recognize, investigate and refer abnormal findings to Clinic Manager and/or Medical Director, as appropriate.

Provide assistance, as needed, to the PIC clinic and administrative managers.

Perform study procedures as outlined in the study protocol, from recruitment to consenting, eliciting medical and health history and determining eligibility.

Perform study assessments dictated by protocol to include vital signs, body measurements, ECG, and other required study procedures.

Prepare and participate in monitoring visits.

Assist during Code Blue Emergency.

Updates and maintains site staff skills, training and knowledge of current best nursing practices and topics related to clinical research

Orients research subjects to the study including the purpose of the study, procedures and protocol requirements such as timeline for visits

Maintains source documentation based on protocol requirements that adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) documentation principles

Assists in providing training to new investigator site staff members on study-specific topics and requirement

Maintains adherence to investigator site staff training requirements by auditing and maintaining training records

3 years relevant experience Req Or

Perform remote monitoring activities for Phase I oncology clinical trials

Must have Oncology experience (Phase I preferred)

4+ years of independent on-site monitoring experience with all types of site visits

Identify and escalate potential risks and possible retraining opportunities for investigative sites.

Bachelor’s degree, or local equivalent, in a clinical, biological, scientific, or health-related field or its international equivalent

Completion of a CRA training program through a CRO

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

Knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculation skills, and clinical medicine

Bachelor of Nursing or another Science degree preferred, or requisite combination of education, training, and experience

Administering investigational medications or providing patient education regarding administration, as necessary

Documenting study data in patient records (paper and electronic, as applicable) to capture protocol requirements

Participating in recruitment and selection of study patients by interviewing and documenting medical history / medication history per protocol requirements

For the Clinical Monitoring/Site Management Plan (CMP/SMP):

Bachelor’s degree or RN in a related field or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice/ICH Guidelines and other applicable regulatory requirements

Must demonstrate good computer skills and be able to embrace new technologies

Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills

Ability to manage required travel of up to 75% on a regular basis

Minimum of two years of experience working in a health care setting

Clinical research experience in a clinical, academic, or industry setting.

Bachelor’s degree in a healthcare, medical or science related field