Clinical Research Nurse - Greenville

Institute for Medical Research at the Durham VA Health Care System Clinical Research Nurse - Greenville

The Institute for Medical Research, an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is looking for a Prospective Clinical Research Nurse to oversee selected clinical research studies conducted by the Principal Investigator, Dr. Stephen Freedland, and his associates in his urology and oncology research lab. This includes management of projects and clinic personnel, collection of clinical data from study participants, development of SOPs, preparation of IRB and regulatory paperwork, and protocol development including designing CRFs, compilation and documentation of data.

The Clinical Research Nurse will assist with contract development and study design, as needed.

The Clinical Research Nurse will be responsible for management of several studies primarily related to urological or oncological diseases such as prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and lung cancer. Studies include prospective observational research, clinical trials, and related tissue- and serum-based studies. The incumbent to this position will have the opportunity to work with a highly productive and dynamic team of MDs, PhDs, and clinical trials personnel.

Seminars and other learning opportunities, including professional development funding as early as three months into employment, are also available. This position will report to the Research Manager and may supervise other study staff, including patient-facing nursing and phlebotomy staff.

Location:

This is a hybrid role with at least 2-3 days a week in-office but more days in-office could be required depending on clinic needs. Candidate is required to work from our Greenville, NC Veterans Affairs location. Candidate must be willing to travel periodically to the Durham, NC area for in-person onboarding and quarterly in-office activities.

IMR employees must reside in the state of North Carolina. Candidates must be willing to relocate to North Carolina prior to start date.

• Coordinate with other hospital services such as urology, surgery, and pathology to facilitate research activities
• Undertake advance planning with the drug research pharmacist (when appropriate) for dispensing of research-related medications or study devices
• Complete patient blood draws, collect vital signs, and report clinical data for research participation
• Provide input on clinical research projects related to budget, timelines, scheduling, staffing, and other relevant issues
• Work together with Clinical Trials Assistants to recruit study participants, collect specimen, and process samples
• Participate in the selection, vetting, and onboarding of third-party vendors
• Coordinate with study sponsors, contractors, other PIs, and research team members as part of sponsored or multi-PI studies

• Facilitate communications between study subject and other care providers when needed
• Broaden recruitment efforts by developing relationships within the Department of Urology and with the appropriate ancillary services such as the Hospital Laboratory, Pharmacy, Radiology, etc.
• Make decisions about day-to-day operations related to specific study protocols
• Oversee local clinic logistics and provide input on broader initiatives as needed
• Prepare for and lead regular team meetings

• Supervise study personnel, including Clinical Trial Assistants and Data Technicians
• Coordinate and proctor training for all research staff including phlebotomy, vital signs measurement, body measurements, and execution of other clinic-based research procedures
• Conduct clinical reviews with staff to assess diagnoses, treatments, and other findings
• Approve timecards, conduct performance reviews, troubleshoot problems, respond to…