Clinical Studies Registered Nurse II, Cardiology

About the role

Provides support to subjects participating in clinical research studies within the Cardiology Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Functions as part of a research team that may consist of Investigators, Clinical Studies Coordinators, Data Managers, Regulatory Coordinators.

Responsibilities

• Works under the direction/supervision of the Study Investigators, Disease Team Chair, and the Clinical Research Nurse Manager.
• Works in conjunction and with minimal supervision from the Nurse Team Leader to manage assigned clinical trials.
• Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject's research incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.
• Screening patients for protocol enrollment, utilizing knowledge to review pathology, laboratory results, scans and physician notes to verify patient eligibility.
• Independently uses and documents the nursing process to plan, deliver and evaluate goal focused, individualized, safe, age-specific care as it relates to uncomplicated research participants and with assistance for complicated research participants.
• Coordinates patient schedules and provides information for a successful visit to meet the required protocol procedures, data collection time points and nursing care.
• Manages dose modifications and/or other modifications of the treatment regimen made in response to toxicity, pharmacokinetics, and tissue studies.
• Serves as a nursing expert of specialized patient care, including direct patient care, assessment, documentation, treatment intervention and patient/family education and support in accordance with education/experience, established policies and procedures, and state licensure requirements.
• Recruits, consents, and enrolls patients onto trials once eligible patients are identified.
• Tracks new and follow-up patients for eligibility and recruitment: a. Enters patient status information into the cancer center database b. Records eligibility assessment and outcome c. Educates other clinic staff and physicians regarding protocol specific requirements
• Follows care of protocol patients while on protocol treatment to include the following: a. Coordinates with the physician and clinic staff to assure that all protocol requirements are scheduled and ordered b. Reviews EPIC/WakeOne to ensure protocol compliance and appropriate data collection; verify that all appropriate labs and measurements are performed and ordered correctly c. Ensures that charts are clearly labeled for the appropriate drug d. Assesses and enter the initial adverse event report and serious adverse events into the eIRB system e. Follows-up with the assigned regulatory contact to resolve any outstanding reporting requirements in a prompt and appropriate manner f. Provides constant communication with the assigned protocol specialist/data manager for all event reporting and for all needed data points g. Links research encounters appropriately to facilitate the correct invoicing of research specific activities.
• Performs the following ancillary duties: a. Collects blood samples (e.g. pharmacokinetic samples) and draw blood as necessary, running to special hematology, as necessary b. Collects data and blood work for protocols to maintain protocol requirements c. Works with home health, primary care physicians and affiliates to arrange follow-up and treatment d. Promotes communication and collaborative activities between Radiation, Gynecological, Surgical and Medical Oncology staff, special laboratory staff, research personnel and investigators for multi-disciplinary (multimodality) research studies to ensure quality patient care, efficient and effective operation of protocol processes, and achievement of study-related objectives.
• Attends relevant investigational and professional meetings to keep abreast of current developments in the field.
• Precepts new clinical research staff in clinical setting.
• Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, Sponsors, participants and representatives of professional organizations, participant advocates, and public responsible for, or concerned about, protections for human participants of research.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state required.
• Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators.
• Certified Research Professional via SoCRA/ACRP preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing with one year of nursing experience, preferably in a related field, research, acute care, or a specialty area (specifically, cardiology).
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two or more years of nursing experience preferred.
• Documented education and/or training in the cardiology field preferred.

Skills

• Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide indirect patient care.
• EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes.
• Basic Computer Skills Required.

Benefits

Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits And More
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Education Assistance Program