Clinical Research Nurse

at  Childrens Health

Job Title & Specialty Area: Clinical Research Nurse
Department: Clinical Research
Location: Dallas
Shift: Day
Job Type: This position is onsite with the ability to work some days remote based on department needs
Why Children’s Health?
At Children’s Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.
Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.
Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

SUMMARY:

The Clinical Research Nurse performs an essential role supporting the principal investigator in the conduct of clinical trials to ensure compliance with all aspects of the protocol and accuracy of data collection. The primary responsibilities include but not limited to: Nursing assessments, medication administration, and performs nursing interventions; conducts study visits, completes documentation in the electronic health record and study Case Report Forms (CRFs); ensures compliance with all Children’s Health policies, and all applicable state and federal regulations and standards from accrediting bodies, and IRB requirements; and performs regulatory start up and maintenance activities.

WORK EXPERIENCE

• At least 1 year Recent clinical experience as a Registered Nurse in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting required
• At least 1 year clinical trials experience preferred

EDUCATION

• Four-year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience BS, BSN required

• Coordinate, evaluate and follow patient participation in clinical trials. This includes, but is not limited to identifying, enrolling and consenting patients, organizing study visits and follow-ups, responding to patient telephone calls and other related matters.
• Perform protocol-specific clinical tasks including patient assessment, medication administration, screening, ordering tests, collecting specimens, and monitoring responses.
• Provides initial and ongoing education to patients/family and clinical staff on protocol requirements
• Serves as a patient advocate to ensure understanding and protect patients wellbeing, health and safety
• Monitors/assesses patient for adverse events and reports to principal investigator, sponsor, and regulatory authorities (e.g., IRB, FDA, etc.)
• Ensures Patient Health Information (PHI) is always protected and secured
• Collaborates with physicians, families and other healthcare professionals to ensure the protocol is executed as specified
• Performs and ensures completeness of all data collection/documentation
• Identifies concerns and communicates to principal investigator and supervisor and escalates as necessary
• Prepares and maintains regulatory documentation and study files
• Performs quality assurance and audits
• Performs research billing review