Research Nurse

SUMMARY: Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, assists in the identification, recruitment and follow up of patients participating in a clinical research project. Assists in promoting, explaining and implementing clinical investigation studies. Collects data and monitors patients’ programs, assuring adherence to established protocols. Recommends changes when indicated. May administer medications or perform other related functions as part of study requirements. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists research physician in identification of patients meeting criteria for involvement in specific clinical investigation studies, assuring all requirements for protocol eligibility have been met. May contact appropriate physician to explain study and gain cooperation. Facilitates obtaining informed consent of patient following guidelines set forth by Patient Protection Committee. Establishes and/or maintains record for each participant, abstracting pertinent information from medical record. Maintains regular contact with patient and members of health care team to monitor adherence to protocols, continuously reviewing patient records and data collection sheets, alerting physician when laboratory studies, follow up data, etc. are due. May have direct patient contact to administer medications, obtain specimens, perform EKG’s or other related functions as appropriate for the specific study project. Continuously evaluates patient’s response to treatment. Alerts appropriate members of health care and/or research team to any abnormalities or problems associated with patient’s response to research protocols. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursingorlicensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. A professional level of knowledge in nursing to assess patients’ eligibility for study inclusion and to assess response to treatment. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians and research investigators. Organizational ability to develop and maintain records for study patients. Analytical ability to assess abnormalities or problems with protocols. Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. EXPERIENCE: At least one year on-the-job experience as a staff nurse in an area related to the specific research project in order to gain professional skills to function with little direct supervision. Up to three months on-the-job training to become familiar with research projects. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some exposure to patient care environments. Some walking between patient care areas. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Pay Range:

$35.00-$70.00

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

593 Eddy Street - Hasbro - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type:

Flexible based on study needs. 8:00-12:30 or 12:00-4:30

Work Shift:

Day

Daily Hours:

4 hours

Driving Required:

No

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