Registered Nurse III (RN) - Clinical Research Units

$76,000 - $101,000/Yr

Dartmouth Health - Lebanon, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Lebanon, NH

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Registered Nurse III (RN) in Clinical Research Units at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is responsible for performing advanced research duties that contribute to the productivity and success of clinical trials. This role requires a strong understanding of the clinical research process and relevant regulations, allowing the nurse to provide patient care independently while supporting less experienced staff. The RN will engage in decision-making and contribute to the planning and organization of research practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to inpatients and outpatients receiving investigational therapy, occasionally requiring completion of tasks outside of standard operating hours
• Screen and recruit potential research participants, ensuring enrollment requirements are met
• Educate patients and families regarding investigational therapy in collaboration with the medical team
• Ensure patients are scheduled for all study assessments as required per research protocol
• Prepare and administer medications required per research protocol, including investigational and standard of care agents
• Evaluate research patients for drug and/or disease-related toxicities and manage symptoms
• Coordinate with the research team to address patient care delivery issues and quality improvement efforts
• Adhere to Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/Human Subjects Protection (HSP) guidelines and maintain current training
• Serve as an expert resource to study teams to ensure ethical conduct and protection of vulnerable populations
• Articulate the rationale for individual protocols and their inclusion and exclusion criteria
• Contribute to the development of policies and procedures to maintain patient and staff safety
• Proficient in the use of electronic systems, technologies, and software necessary for study operations, and train others
• Accurately document study visit assessments for data collection and ensure others meet these standards
• Assist with data entry as needed and contribute to the development of data collection documents and instruments
• Monitor for and detect issues related to data capture, collection, or management; suggest solutions
• Investigate incomplete or inaccurate documents to ensure completeness of data; develop or assist with development of SOPs for data quality assurance
• Adhere to processes and run queries, summaries, and reports to monitor the quality of data
• Identify trends related to data quality and escalate as appropriate
• Utilize required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security
• Recognize and report vulnerabilities related to security of physical and electronic data; suggest and implement solutions
• Assess operational shortcomings of proposals and protocols and contribute to solutions
• Mentor and train new and current clinical research staff in departmental research and administrative procedures
• Support site selection, feasibility, and study start-up processes
• Provide expertise in the initiation, management, and completion of clinical trials and research studies
• Develop research nurse time estimates for budget negotiations
• Assist in the development of, and encourage standardization of processes and procedures
• Develop and implement a plan to ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment of care for patients, visitors, and staff
• Collaborate with and educate healthcare professionals regarding investigational research protocols
• Monitor a portfolio of clinical trials and provide required reports to administration
• Ensure a safe, effective, and efficient patient care environment

Requirements

• Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) with experience in clinical research
• Strong knowledge of clinical research processes and regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
• Experience in patient care and managing clinical research participants
• Proficient in electronic systems and data management

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in mentoring and training staff
• Knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Familiarity with data quality assurance processes

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $76k - $101k per year
• Opportunities for professional development
• Supportive work environment
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan options