Clinical Research Nurse II

About the role

The Clinical Research Nurse II (CRN2) will provide clinical and research services to patients participating in multiple projects within Yale Clinical and Community Research. Projects include hepatitis C testing and rapid start research, HIV/HCV surveillance, and mobile care and harm reduction services.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and assesses subject’s suitability for inclusion in studies; develops and modifies procedures according to study findings; recommends changes to the study protocol to coincide with study goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety monitoring components of studies.
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials.
• Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent clinical, analytical, and organizational skills with demonstrated nursing ability.
• Ability to evaluate subject suitability, coordinate patient enrollment, and obtain informed consent.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Proven ability to multi-task, maintain confidentiality and remain focused in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple research studies simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail, for interacting with study participants and medical teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic health records (EPIC).

Skills

• Proven experience conducting and supporting all phases of clinical research, including recruitment, data management, and analysis.
• Previous experience working on large-scale research studies or multi-site projects.
• Proficiency in using electronic medical records and research databases.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Connecticut community resources.
• Experience with phlebotomy and wound care for patients who use injection drugs.
• Experience with people with serious mental illness, homelessness, substance use and people with HIV and/or hepatitis C risk or in treatment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.