Registered Nurse (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 Clinical Research Nurse II at Dartmouth-Hitchcock is responsible for performing a comprehensive range of clinical and non-clinical research duties. This role requires a solid understanding of the clinical research process and relevant regulations. The nurse will provide patient care, manage research operations, ensure participant safety, and maintain data integrity while working closely with the Principal Investigator (PI). The position offers a balance of autonomy and supervision, allowing for the development of clinical research skills in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care to inpatients and outpatients receiving investigational therapy, occasionally requiring tasks outside of standard operating hours.
• Screen and recruit potential research participants, verify eligibility and ensure enrollment requirements are met.
• Educate patient and family regarding investigational therapy in collaboration with the medical team.
• Ensure that patients are scheduled for all study assessments as required per research protocol.
• Prepare and administer all medications required per research protocol, including investigational and standard of care agents.
• Evaluate research patients for drug and/or disease-related toxicities and contribute to development of symptom management plans.
• Coordinate with the research team to address patient care delivery issues and quality improvement efforts.
• Maintain Good Clinical Practice (GCP)/Human Subjects Protection (HSP) practices.
• Articulate the rationale for individual protocols and their inclusion and exclusion criteria.
• Serve as a resource to ensure staff and patients recognize the difference between clinical care management and care management of clinical research participants.
• Utilize electronic systems, technologies, and software necessary for study operations.
• Accurately document study visit assessments for data collection and train others to these standards.
• Assist with data entry as needed.
• Contribute to the development of data collection documents and instruments.
• Detect issues related to data capture, collection or management; suggest solutions.
• Investigate incomplete or inaccurate documents to ensure completeness of data.
• Assist with development of SOPs for data quality assurance.
• Adhere to processes and run queries, summaries, and reports to monitor the quality of data.
• Utilize required processes, policies, and systems to ensure data security.
• Adhere to professional guidelines and code of ethics related to the conduct of clinical research.
• Mentor and train new and current clinical research staff in departmental research and administrative procedures.
• Support efforts to maintain an adequate number of competent staff to conduct clinical research in compliance with all regulatory, institutional and departmental requirements.
• May support site selection, feasibility, and study start-up processes.
• Assist in the initiation, management, and completion of clinical trials and research studies.
• Encourage standardization of processes and procedures.
• 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.
• Ensure research compliance and adherence to protocol guidelines.
• May participate in committees or working groups to strengthen research implementation and practice.
• Ensure a safe, effective, and efficient patient care environment.
• Facilitate and monitor activities related to the delivery of patient care within research.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Hampshire.
• Experience in clinical research or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Protection (HSP) regulations.
• Ability to perform medical assessments and manage patient care independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with electronic data capture systems.
• Familiarity with clinical trial protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Previous mentoring or training experience in a clinical research setting.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• 401k retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement for further education
• Professional development opportunities