RN Research; FTE

Wage Range: $44.30 - $80.68 per hour

Additional pay for BSN or MSN

Evergreen Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join the well-established, dynamic Research Team

This nurse works under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and Evergreen Health policies and procedures.

Primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research trials participants. In addition, functions as study coordinator for limited studies. Coordinates the operations of research studies in multiple specialties in collaboration with the research coordinators.

• Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Responsible for set up, documentation and logistics of trials.
• Develops tools for study implementation including eligibility checklist, study reference material, standing orders, and clinical summaries.
• Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Reviews and documents subjects’ medications and indications for use.
• Reviews subjects’ medical history with MD or NP.
• Performs clinical procedures including blood draws, vital signs, drug administration infusions, PICC line care, specimen collection, bladder ultrasound scanning, and electrocardiograms as outlined in protocols.
• Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
• Dispenses and accounts for study medications.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections and administers intravenous infusions on patients of all age groups.
• Provides education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Documents medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements and study procedure.
• Reviews and documents inclusion and exclusion criteria. Maintains organization of study files.
• Assists the research coordinators as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED for the position:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing experience in a hospital, clinic, or similar health care setting
• GCP and human subjects’ protection training
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Washington
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Nursing competency skills per scope of practice (i.e., performing vital signs, nursing assessments, performing ECG/EKG, administering injections, phlebotomy, and intravenous skills.)
• Ability to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture blood sample collections and administer intravenous infusions on patients of all age groups.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculation skills, clinical medicine, clinical trials and GCP concepts
• Knowledge of GCP, federal, state, and local regulations, including HIPAA policies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or have a willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire.
• Detail oriented and meticulous in all aspects of work.
• Strong follow through skills and ability to proactively identify and solve problems; demonstrated initiative is imperative.
• Must have professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers.
• Ability to work well independently as well as in team environment.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills are critical.
• Possess the ability to work well under pressure, multi-task, and manage…