RN Research

Overview

LOCATION:

350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102

WORK TYPE:
Full Time

WORK SCHEDULE:

8 Hour Day

DEPARTMENT: 68306 - NPG Research

LOCATION:

350 7th Street North, Naples, FL, 34102

WORK TYPE:
Full Time

WORK SCHEDULE:

8 Hour Day

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The Research RN, NCHRI works directly with the physician in accurately and professionally executing all clinical research projects in an acute care/inpatient setting (ED, Cath Lab, ICU, EP lab, Step down and OR) as well as the ambulatory and ancillary areas. Protocol driven research tasks performed by the physician are guided by the Research Nurse to assure all required steps are completed and performed in the correct order.

This position manages the research related care of these patients, assists in project initiation, facilitates patient enrollment, encourages patient retention in trials, reports to sponsors on progress/status, and coordinates study participation with other clinical care plans. The Research RN must possess the knowledge and clinical experience to work in many different areas with numerous teams in order to experience success in this position.

Good interpersonal communication skills are essential.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversees clinical research studies, collecting all clinical data in an accurate and timely manner.
• Performs required procedures and data collection activities at necessary in observational settings such as, ED, Cath Lab, EP Lab, ICU/Step down area, physician office, OR, and other required areas.
• Serves as primary clinical contact person for study sponsor, patient, family, and other healthcare contacts/departments.
• Assures all data points are supported by medical records, physician notes, diagnostic reports, procedural summaries, or research project documents.
• Delivers data that is accurate and complete, matching source and data entry information.
• Facilitates physician oversight of all data, especially adverse event reporting as it relates to study drug, device, or therapy.
• Works with sponsor’s auditor/monitor to review and verify accuracy and completeness of data recorded.
• Delivers data within required timelines per sponsor expectations.

• Coordinates critical research tasks and patient activities in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Serves as the contact for physicians and other caregivers in assuring all research and related clinical needs are met.
• Assists in the initiation and maintenance of accurate protocol processes.
• Verifies that patients are scheduled appropriately for follow up evaluations per protocol.
• Assures patients are well educated as to the importance of compliance with study objectives through ongoing education and reminders.
• Maintains the control of drug/device inventory per log or other acceptable documentation.
• Guides referring physicians in GCP compliance and clinical care through protocol design and awareness through education.
• Makes recommendations on how to facilitate special or acute needs of patients.
• Assists screeners with patient consenting and performs re-consenting when necessary and in accordance with GCP.
• Knows and fulfills IRB/FDA expectations in the execution of these critical tasks.
• Actively participates in any FDA audits that may occur, both in preparation and execution…