Emergency Medicine Research Nurse

Work Shift

Variable

Monday-Friday, Variable

8:00 AM

4:00 AM

Regular

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Develops, implements, and supports research process by assisting investigators in study design, completion of approval process, and management of data specific to subspecialty of involvement. Proactively supports efforts that ensure delivery of safe patient care and services and promote a safe environment at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

• Two or more years of pediatric clinical experience OR two or more years of clinical related experience

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Pediatric clinical experience
• Experience in the subspeciality of involvement
• 1 year of experience in research with knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials, research principles/methodologies, and study design
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
• ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Material or similar certification within 30 days of employment (if role requires specimen acquisition)
• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment
• Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 year of employment

• Working knowledge of federal regulations and regulatory requirements for conducting research
• Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a personal computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic statistics
• Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate with various research staff, locally and externally
• Proficiency in pediatric physical assessment skills

• Supports investigators in writing study protocols.
• Performs participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
• Coordinates study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.
• Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies.
• Obtains informed consent by following Children's Healthcare of Atlanta policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Schedules study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.

• Provides direct nursing care according to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta standards of practice.
• Completes phlebotomy for acquisition of research specimens.
• Administers research medications under a study-specific protocol.
• Completes nursing physical assessment, vital signs, and venous access.
• Completes clinical assessment and safety evaluation of study subjects and notifies Principal Investigator when appropriate.
• Reviews and grades adverse events, concomitant medications, VS’s, and lab results and notifies Principal Investigator when appropriate.
• Provides health education to participants as part of a study protocol.
• Completes nursing documentation and order entry within the medical record.

• Completes Institutional Review Board preparation, submission, modifications, reporting, and termination activities.
• Maintains all regulatory documents.
• Participates in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.

• Assists in development and completion of source and case report form documentation.
• Completes data entry and ensures data integrity.
• Suppor…