Clinical Studies RN II, Surgery Trauma

Department: 36205 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Surgery:
Trauma

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule Details/Additional Information: varies

Pay Range $38.20 - $57.30

The Clinical Research Nurse II provides protocol-driven nursing treatment to a specific group of patients who are participating in clinical research studies within the Trauma Surgery department of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. They function as part of a research team that may consist of Investigators, Clinical Studies Coordinators, Data Managers, Regulatory Coordinators, and other Staff. Under the direction of the Investigator, the Clinical Research Nurse II is responsible for subject recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, informed consent, subject retention, education, and protocol adherence.

Clinical responsibilities include ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner in compliance with Clinical Protocol and Data Management (CPDM) unit, State, and Federal guidelines. In addition, the nurse communicates research-related information to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff as necessary and cross‑trains to support other Clinical Studies Nurses when needed.

An associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing with one year of nursing experience, preferably in a related field such as research, acute care, or a specialty area, is required.

A bachelor's degree in Nursing with two or more years of nursing experience is preferred.

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of North Carolina required.
• Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional required training for research coordinators.

Works under the direction and supervision of Dr. James Holmes IV and the Study Investigators, and receives supervision and mentoring from the Study Team.

Knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and regulations governing human subject research and incorporates them into the conduct of research and care of participants.

Actively screens Burn and Trauma patients for eligibility.

Actively carries out study protocol interventions, which may include ultrasound, administering study medication, drawing blood, responding to Level 1 Trauma Codes, familiarity with Operating Room protocol, coordinating study visits and procedures, etc.

Coordinates patient schedules and provides information for successful visits to meet required protocol procedures, data collection time points, and nursing care.

Interacts with critically ill Trauma and Burn victims and their families.

Coordinates with the physician and clinic staff to assure that all protocol requirements are scheduled and ordered.

Reviews Electronic Medical Record to ensure protocol compliance and appropriate data collection.

Assesses and enters the initial adverse event report and serious adverse events into the eIRB system.

Follows up with the assigned regulatory contact to resolve any outstanding reporting requirements promptly and appropriately.

Attends relevant investigational and professional meetings to keep abreast of current developments in the field.

Serves as an advocate for human subjects by establishing and maintaining communication with Investigators, research staff, Sponsors, participants, and others.

Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Good communication skills.
• Ability to provide indirect patient care.
• Proficiency in EPIC/Encompass to include appropriate documentation of research notes.
• Basic computer skills.

• Variable paced work schedule driven by protocol windows.
• Professionalism and communication skills required at all times.
• Occasionally subject to irregular hours.

• Base compensation listed within the pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.