Clinical Studies RN II, Surgery Trauma

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JOB SUMMARY

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 addition communicates research-related information to patients families nursing and medical staff as necessary. Cross trains to support the other Clinical Studies Nurses when needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

An associates 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 Bachelors degree in Nursing with two or more years of nursing experience is preferred.

LICENSURE CERTIFICATION and/or REGISTRATION

• 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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

Knowledge and understanding of policies procedures and regulations governing human subjects research and incorporates them in the conduct of research and care of participants.

Actively screens Burn and Trauma patients for eligibility.

Actively carries out Studyprotocol interventions (which may include ultrasound administeringstudy 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 a successful visit to meet the 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 enter the initial adverse event report and serious adverse events into the eIRB system e.

Follows-up with the assigned regulatory contact to resolve any outstanding reporting requirements in a prompt and appropriate manner

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.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

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

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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

Our CommitmenttoYou:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs competitive compensation generous retirement offerings programs that invest in your career development and so much more so you can live fully at and away from work including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed 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 teammates job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical dental vision life andShort- 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