Research Nurse -Center Cancer and Blood Disorders

Position: Research Nurse -Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20010

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Department
10091 CCBD Research Admin Pay Range $87,172.80 - $

About the Role:

The Research Nurse works independently with minimal supervision following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The Research Nurse functions as a resource in area of expertise for those professionals requiring assistance, participate in setting standards and monitoring the quality of care for research protocols and uses multidisciplinary collaboration to meet complex needs as they relate to the research process. The Research Nurse coordinates research projects, uses detail-oriented documentation of all research-related procedures and outcomes, continually reviews the research process and provides feedback to the principal investigator, research coordinators and other members of the research team.

All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practices. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community t You’ll Bring:

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree (Required)
MSN (Preferred)
Minimum Work Experience2 years Related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting. (Required)1 year Pediatrics experience (Preferred)
Required Skills/Knowledge Demonstrated advanced clinical, organizational and communication skills.

Ability to learn the clinical trials and/or grants process.

Demonstrated ability to gain understanding of the federal and institutional regulations and policies governing clinical research involving protection of human subjects (JCAHO, FDA, GCP, OHRP, IRB [NIH/NCRR for PCRC only]).Successful completion of orientation at Children’s National.

Computer skills; familiarity with MS business software and EPRS.Demonstrated independent decision-making in executing research plan.

Ability to demonstrate cost containment and quality assurance.

Strong attention to detail.

Required Licenses and Certifications Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)
Functional Accountabilities Responsible Conduct of Research Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

Uses research funds and resources appropriately.

Maintains confidentiality of data as required.

Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Integrate Nursing Process with Research Plan Supports the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process at the division or unit level.

Performs assessments related to overt and subtle patient needs by making proficient clinical assessments according to GCP.Integrates patient data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status as they relate to the research process.

Collects data obtained from a range of sources in the development and revision of research activities.

Assists others in protocol implementation and acts as a role model for the evaluation of research process.

Acts as an advocate in meeting patient/family needs related to research protocol.

Communication Protects patient/family right to confidentiality in relation to research protocol.

Act as a role model for other professionals by communicating responsively, respectfully and assertively.

Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals…