Clinical Research Nurse

Position: Clinical Research Nurse I
Location: New Orleans

The primary responsibility of the Clinical Research Nurse I is to manage RN responsibilities and all other aspects in the conduct of all clinical trials for the Louisiana Center for Bleeding & Clotting Disorders (LCBCD). The Clinical Research Nurse I is required to have an in-depth knowledge of protocol requirements and good clinical practices as set forth by federal regulations.

As one of the primary RN resources for the LCBCD clinical protocols, the Clinical Research Nurse I acts as a liaison between the patient, investigator, Institutional Review Board and sponsor in carrying out the RN responsibilities of the protocol. The Clinical R esearch N urse I screens, enrolls and follows study patients, ensuring protocol compliance and close patient monitoring, and provides direct patient care for clinical trial subjects, and may also perform as needed, simple procedures, as well as laboratory processing, as called for by the study protocol (s).

The Clinical Research N urse I is responsible for all data and source documentation, adverse event reporting and maintenance of complete regulatory files. This individual will also be tasked with directly working with the Administrator of the CDC/ATHN National Database, Senior Technology Manager, and other clinical/research personnel for the LCBCD, on all data management needs required for the CDC, ATHN National Databases, i.e. Clinical Manager, and internal LCBCD databases, which are vital for the Center to maintain its status as a federally approved HTC able to apply for government grants.

In this regard, primary duties include, but are not limited to: completing data entry, monitoring, and maintenance of all patient demographics, lab testing, clinical assessments, and summaries; abstracting of patient criteria to assist medical staff with patient study eligibility and all protocol data entry; completing administrative maintenance of all ATHN projects submitted through the National Database; routinely tracking of information posted on the ATHN website with conference calls and webinars between ATHN personnel for continued updates regarding new studies and projects.

For the LCBCD, the Clinical Research Nurse I will also assist with patient outreach, educational, and advocacy programming and events as conducted by the LCBCD in conjunction with community partners. The Clinical Research Nurse I will be required to keep up to date on all necessary training and education with ability to travel to clinics, conferences, trainings, and community events as needed.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

RN with current Louisiana State licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) by date of hire.

Five (5) years of directly related clinical research experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Certification as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator(CCRC through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals or ACRP), National Board of Medical Examiners, OR Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP through the Society of Clinical Research Associates or SoCRA) is strongly desired.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) strongly  knowledge of Louisiana RN Scope of Practice  knowledge of routine registered nurse procedures and familiarity with blood draws, infusions, and lab testing.

Basic understanding of federal regulations regarding clinical research, as well as the Tulane regulatory process for clinical research.

Ability to acquire and maintain all required CITI training certificates.

Ability to acquire and maintain credentialing at all required institutions:
Tulane Medical Center, University Medical Center, and Children’s Hospital.

Proficient computer skills: working knowledge of Microsoft software applications (word and excel).Availability and ability for local, regional and domestic travel assignments:conferences, workshops, on-site visits to the LCBCD various outreach clinic locations, and outreach, educational, and advocacy patient events .In-depth knowledge of IRB submission process and requirements.

Solid analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

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