Nurse Clinician - Direct Care

Job Overview

This individual is a member of a research team, consulting with healthcare professionals and staff and providing direct research care coordination to patients/families. In this role, you will coordinate and execute research protocols in a clinical setting, utilizing Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subjects Research Protection standards.

UMMC West Bank Prof Bldg - 606 24th Ave S Minneapolis, Minnesota 55454

0.8 FTE (64 hours/2 weeks) Primarily within M-F 8:00AM-4:30PM. Flexibility to work outside of these hours as needed (but not regularly)

• Coordinates research projects and clinical trials.
• Consults with providers.
• Manages research participant visits and follow‑up activities according to study protocol.
• Collects data and reports to Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes and evaluates data for patient safety, protocol compliance and study documentation.
• Coordinates patient care related to a specific research project or clinical trial.
• Provides clinical research assistance to providers and constituents performing clinical research; follows GCP guidelines and supports PI compliance.
• Acts as resource for protocol development and budget preparation.
• Has basic understanding of CMS billing compliance regulations.
• Conducts study start‑up activities: site initiation visits, document template creation, staff training, clinical in‑services.
• Oversees and maintains study/regulatory documentation, engaging with or delegating to others as needed.
• Translates protocol activities into flow sheets and patient care orders.
• Manages or participates in subject recruitment, screening, consent, enrollment and necessary registrations (EMR).
• Ensures continuity of subject participation from study start to completion.
• Manages study data collection and entry; collects enrollment and treatment data using charts, correspondence, EMR, and communication with other healthcare workers.
• Interviews subjects according to protocol‑specific visit requirements, including telephone follow‑up, data collection and reporting.
• Performs non‑invasive protocol procedures as applicable.
• Collects and processes specimens or delegates appropriately (blood, urine, saliva).
• Participates in production of research publications or presentation of research data.
• Utilizes the nursing process and standards to prevent or manage actual or potential research participant problems; educates staff, subjects, and families about protocols, treatment, side effects and complications.
• May provide patient care for research patients.
• Identifies and assesses adverse events; manages symptom management and protocol triage.
• Administers medications and treatments as required by protocol.
• Communicates significant changes in subject status with appropriate staff.
• Reports all work time on the monthly tracking document and updates subject tracking forms in the organization’s business systems and clinical trial management systems.
• Provides services, assessments or interventions in accordance with GCP, protocol and relevant policies and procedures.
• Delegates direct and indirect research activities to appropriate personnel based on need, condition and risk.

• Ensures that IRB committee recommendations are communicated to sponsors and staff and implemented in a timely and effective manner.
• Communicates with sponsor regarding patient consent forms, approval letters and other required forms.
• Maintains communications with research staff, IRB, IDS Pharmacy, Fairview Research Administration, and sponsors on study status.

• Associate degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• MN Registered Nurse (RN) License.
• Two years’ experience in a research setting or two years’ clinical experience with rare disease populations.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health‑related scientific field of study.
• Two years’ experience within rare disease research.

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! For additional information, please follow this link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./noncontract

The posted pay range is for a 40‑hour workweek (1.0 FTE). The actual rate of pay offered within this range may depend on several factors, such as FTE, skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization values pay equity and considers the internal equity of our team when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical.

If your role is eligible for a sign‑on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer will be honored.

EEO/Vet/Disabled:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status.