Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

The Institute of Human Virology (IHV) is currently recruiting a Clinical Research Nurse. With minimal supervision, this position will coordinate and implement nursing clinical research activities for the Clinical Research Unit at IHV.

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. The position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous paid leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance.

Additional benefits include professional learning and development programs, tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school, and flexible work schedules and teleworking options where applicable.

UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

• Manages operations of research studies or clinical trial protocols requiring the expertise and care of a Registered Nurse.
• Manages the collection of complex research study or clinical trial data. Develops methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data. Prepares study and research related documentation.
• Administers and implements treatment procedures or drugs, monitors, and studies their effects, and conducts subject medical evaluations. Obtains biologic tissue and blood samples as necessary and collects information through interviews, questionnaires, test results, and charts.
• Develops and tracks workflow policies, recruitment strategy, and progress through the duration of the research study or clinical trial. Collaborates with Principal Investigators and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, and protocols.
• Manages patient’s care in compliance with the research study or clinical trial protocol requirements. Monitors subject condition while ensuring safety and maintaining confidentiality. Identifies patient problems and makes adjustments to care plans.
• Serves as a patient advocate throughout the research study or clinical trial. Develops and conducts patient and family education.
• Monitors activities to ensure compliance with protocols and all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies. Continuously educates and trains personnel on compliance and protocol. Identifies protocol problems, informs investig
• Manages complex research study or clinical trial data. Develops methods for collection, database storage, tracking, analysis, and interpretation of data.
• Develops and prepares study or research related documentation such as protocol worksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, case report forms, and institutional review board documents. Responsible for developing and producing custom and routine reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: Bachelor's degree. Preference in Nursing or other discipline appropriate to the position.

Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in nursing, clinical, or in a relevant research specialization related to the position.

Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.

Other: Clinical Research experience preferred.

Other: Certification from Association of Clinical Research Professionals or Society of Clinical Research Associates preferred.

May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Knowledge of position requirements. Knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to work cooperatively with others and independently. Ability to demonstrate,…