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We are seeking a **_Research Nurse_** who coordinates day to day tasks related to designing, implementing and/or completing clinical research projects. Ensures the implementation of research protocols as well as ongoing administrative processes related to these studies. Will screen and enroll patients and provide continued monitoring of studies ensuring that all protocols are followed and status reporting, billing, and other regulatory components are performed correctly.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

+ Manages and coordinates care of cardiology patients participating in designated clinical studies and trials under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

+ Anticipates requirements for designated patient populations; screens potential research subjects for participation in clinical studies and trials and evaluates ongoing eligibility of research subjects.

+ Ensures collection of pertinent data and will be responsible for all data management (i.e. entering data into sponsor database(s) and maintaining individual participant’s binders from internal and external sources).

+ Monitors compliance with requirements of assigned clinical studies and trials and resolves queries and reviews monitoring reports to identify and correct deficiencies.

+ Ensures that patients and staff education needs are met with regard to assigned protocols.

+ Reports protocol deviations and adverse events in a timely manner.

+ Responsible for patient follow-up and collection of specimens.

+ Lists and clarifies concerns and questions about new protocols with PI/ sponsors.

+ Proposes and negotiates alternatives to improve protocol implementation.

+ Reviews and assesses new protocol for clarity, thoroughness, logistical feasibility, maintaining subject safety, etc.

+ Represents department at research and protocol initiation meetings, applies cardiology device or pharmacological knowledge to assist the investigator in determining adverse event causality and relationship to study drug / device procedure.

+ Maintains study inventory according to regulatory standards.

+ Reviews research accounts status with PIs.

+ Works with Compliance committees and Institutional Review Boards.

+ Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams. Will work with Regulatory Research Coordinator and commercial sponsors.

+ Handles relevant patient biological specimens and follows protocol requirements.

+ Blood sample processing to include obtaining specimens by phlebotomy and appropriate handling, processing and labeling.

+ Oversees record management for several research studies.

+ Sets up database, as well as processing systems and efficiencies for reporting purposes using Excel, Access, or similar systems.

+ Oversees budget development, as well as budget expenditures for study operations.

+ Leads and participate in weekly research conferences.

+ Conducts all study close out related procedures including IRB termination reports.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.

+ Current CPR certification required. Must maintain current licensure and certification during duration of employment.

+ Successful completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to start date.

+ Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred.

Classified Title: Research Nurse

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME

Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department name: 10002805-SOM DOM Cardiology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.