Clinical Studies RN II, Gerontology

1 week ago


WinstonSalem, United States Wake Forest University School of Medicine Full time
Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Clinical Studies RN II will provide advanced nursing care and coordinate the conduct of clinical research studies within the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
  • Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing with one year of nursing experience, preferably in a related field and/or research.
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two or more years of nursing experience 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 enterprise training for research nurses.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  1. Manage the day-to-day operations of assigned studies, ensuring compliance with the study protocol, regulatory requirements, and institutional/department policies.
  2. Perform comprehensive assessments, including medical history collection and review, cognitive testing/interviewing, and collecting/reviewing adverse events (AEs), lab results, and other relevant data to evaluate participant eligibility and monitor ongoing study participation.
  3. Coordinate participant visits, including scheduling, preparing for study procedures, and ensuring adherence to study protocols.
  4. Educate participants and their families about study procedures, potential risks, benefits, and their role in the research process.
  5. Perform nursing duties, including EKGs, blood draws, vital signs, infusion of study medications, and assisting with procedures under the direction of a clinician such as lumbar punctures.
  6. Administer investigational drugs or devices per the protocol and monitor participants for adverse events, reporting findings to the appropriate parties.
  7. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinicians, coordinators, regulatory staff, data staff, ancillary teams, and external partners, to facilitate study activities and ensure smooth operation of research studies.
  8. Serve as a liaison between the research team, participants, and their families to address concerns, provide updates, and ensure high-quality care and communication.
  9. Participate in regular team meetings, providing updates on study progress, participant status, and any challenges encountered.
  10. Maintain accurate and detailed records of all study-related data, including participant assessments, laboratory results, and study interventions.
  11. Be available on-call during nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to urgent study-related needs, participant issues, or emergencies.
  12. Mentor and train junior staff members and new hires on study protocols, clinical procedures, and regulatory requirements.
  13. Participate in study monitoring visits, audits, and inspections, and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  14. Participate in continuing education activities to maintain licensure and enhance clinical and research skills.
  15. Participate in quality improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices for clinical research within the ADRC.
  16. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigators, Research Directors, or Nursing Supervisor to support the goals and objectives of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
  • Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Basic nursing skills required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
  • Fast paced, long hours, ability to deliver results.
  • Professionalism and customer service skills being a must at all times.
  • Occasionally subject to irregular hours.


About Us

Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) is a U.S. News and World Report top 50 ranked medical school, integrated with a world-class health system, Atrium Health. WFUSM, the academic core of Atrium Health Enterprise, is a recognized leader in experiential medical education and groundbreaking research that includes Wake Forest Innovations, a commercialization enterprise focused on advancing health care through new medical technologies and biomedical discovery. WFUSM, has over $300M in annual, extramural funding that drives a cutting-edge Academic Learning Health System by integrating innovative research with excellent patient care across our enterprise.

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist is based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and is part of Advocate Health, which is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and is the fifth-largest nonprofit health system in the United States, created from the combination of Atrium Health and Advocate Aurora Health. AHWFB is an 885-bed tertiary-care hospital in Winston-Salem - that includes Brenner Children's Hospital, five community hospitals, more than 300 primary and specialty care locations and more than 2,700 physicians. Our highly integrated academic and clinical environment is deeply committed to improving health, elevating hope, and advancing healing - for all.

It should be noted that while you are applying on the Wake Forest University School of Medicine Career Site, you will receive communications from the Atrium Health Recruitment Team. Please know that this is an expected process. Thanks in advance for your flexibility.

About the Team

Mission, Vision and Culture Commitments

Mission

To improve health, elevate hope and advance healing - for all.

Vision

To be the first and best choice for care.

Culture Commitments

We create a space where all Belong

We Work as One to make great things happen

We earn Trust in all we do

We Innovate to better the now and create the future

We drive for Excellence - always

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