Overview
JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Studies RN II will provide advanced nursing care and coordinate the conduct of clinical research studies within the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
- Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing with one year of nursing experience, preferably in a related field and/or research.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two or more years of nursing experience preferred.
LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina required.
- Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional required enterprise training for research nurses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned studies, ensuring compliance with the study protocol, regulatory requirements, and institutional/department policies.
- Perform comprehensive assessments, including medical history collection and review, cognitive testing/interviewing, and collecting/reviewing adverse events (AEs), lab results, and other relevant data to evaluate participant eligibility and monitor ongoing study participation.
- Coordinate participant visits, including scheduling, preparing for study procedures, and ensuring adherence to study protocols.
- Educate participants and their families about study procedures, potential risks, benefits, and their role in the research process.
- Perform nursing duties, including EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, infusion of study medications, and assisting with procedures under the direction of a clinician such as lumbar punctures.
- Administer investigational drugs or devices per the protocol and monitor participants for adverse events, reporting findings to the appropriate parties.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, coordinators, regulatory staff, data staff, ancillary teams, and external partners, to facilitate study activities and ensure smooth operation of research studies.
- Serve as a liaison between the research team, participants, and their families to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure high-quality care and communication.
- Participate in regular team meetings, providing updates on study progress, participant status, and any challenges encountered.
- Maintain accurate and detailed records of all study-related data, including participant assessments, laboratory results, and study interventions.
- Be available on-call during nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to urgent study-related needs, participant issues, or emergencies.
- Mentor and train junior staff members and new hires on study protocols, clinical procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in study monitoring visits, audits, and inspections, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
- Participate in continuing education activities to maintain licensure and enhance clinical and research skills.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices for clinical research within the ADRC.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators, Research Directors, or Nursing Supervisor to support the goals and objectives of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic nursing skills required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results.
- Professionalism and customer service skills being a must at all times.
- Occasionally subject to irregular hours.
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