Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist; RN or RD​/RDN

Overview

Company: M3 Wake Research, an M3

USA Company. We are an integrated network of premier investigational sites meeting the clinical research needs of global biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, pharmaceutical and clinical research organizations (CROs). With close to 30 owned and managed research sites across the country, M3 Wake Research is one of the largest independent, multi-site clinical research companies in the US. We conduct studies and maintain a proprietary patient database of potential clinical trial participants across the US.

We are hiring for a Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist at Wake Research
, an M3 company. This is a PRN contract position. This is an onsite position in Chattanooga, TN.

The Clinical Research Diabetes Specialist performs critical trial-related tasks and makes important trial-related decisions when directed by the Principal Investigator (PI). The Diabetes Specialist is engaged in aspects of nutrition education and counseling for people living with diabetes and has a significant role in the conduct of research. This position is primarily responsible for the clinical specialty area care for people living with diabetes via onsite and virtual visits according to research protocols protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants.

Including, but not limited to the following:

• Provide nutrition resource and diabetes education support to clinical investigators and may assist them in protocol development, implementation, and content delivery.
• Provide patient consultations and education via onsite and virtual visits under the direction of the physician in charge of the clinical trial.
• Assess nutritional status and provide appropriate standard of care guidance and therapies in accordance with research study protocols.
• Work cooperatively with diverse, interdisciplinary departmental staff and PI to complete visits and submit accurate source documentation.
• Provide education support related to diabetes medications, continuous glucose monitors, point of care glucometers, and insulin pumps to clinical trial participants.
• Set appointments with subjects within the required appointment window.
• Maintain all necessary licenses, certifications, credentialing materials and other required documents.
• Stay current on the latest education related to persons living with diabetes, nutrition and food health updates.
• Review and adhere to assigned research study protocol.
• Maintain proper documentation and complete source documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure that all clinical activities are carried out in accordance with established research protocol and standards in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members and Sponsor/CRO/Vendor associates.
• Communicate with the participant as well as the participant’s partner/informant/caregiver.
• Attend and successfully complete all training programs; participate in ongoing conference calls, webinars, and other professional development opportunities.
• Complete provided training and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) training as required.

• Our ideal candidate has multi-state licensure as a compact RN or Registered Dietitian
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience
• May have an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in lieu of specific education and/or experience as stated above
• Must be a graduate from an accredited school with a degree in nursing, dietetics, food and nutrition or related program
• Must have Registered Dietitian (RD)/ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Certification OR Registered Nurse Certification
• Must have current and unrestricted State License (RN or RD/RDN) in good standing (as applicable)
• TN license required
• Must have Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) from the Certification Board for Diabetes Care and Education (CBDCE) or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Specialized Knowledge in diabetes medications, continuous glucose monitors, point of care glucometers, and insulin pump…