JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Research Nurse to join our clinical research team. Research Nurse Coordinator to manage DIR protocol activities at Emory University.
Place of performance: Emory University Hospital and Emory Midtown Hospital Atlanta, Georgia

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse (RN) license with relevant nursing experience; previous experience in clinical research is preferred.
• Strong understanding of medical terminology, clinical trials management, and Good Clinical Practice guidelines.
• Experience in documentation review, data collection, and compliance management within a research setting.
• Proficiency in using statistical software for data analysis; familiarity with EMR systems is an advantage.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail; ability to interpret complex data sets related to clinical trials.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations governing clinical research activities is essential.
• Experience in clinical laboratory settings is a plus; familiarity with blood sampling techniques is preferred. Join our team as a Research Nurse where you can contribute significantly to advancing medical knowledge through innovative research while ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety.
  Job Types: Part-time, Contract
  Pay: $41.13 - $49.53 per hour
  Expected hours: 20 per week
  Work Location: In perso

• Screening candidates for inclusion/exclusion into clinical trials. This includes reviewing existing medical records as well as ensuring protocol required testing is performed.
• Collecting, entering, and maintaining data records in compliance with governing bodies. This task includes attending procedures to gather data that is not collected as standard of care in clinical notes, time to adequately document the data both in the subject binder and the database, and have the data reviewed by the trial investigators for appropriate sign-off as required for study oversight.
• Uploading imaging files for review and troubleshooting transmission errors as needed.
• Preparing for and facilitating monitoring visits. Subject data monitoring (the review of data by a third party) is necessary in order to ensure data integrity as well as aid in maintaining audit-ready status should a governing body (Emory internal audit department or FDA) decide to audit the study. Preparing for the monitoring visit includes time to review the subject binder for completeness and accuracy and providing source documentation in order to correct the binder to complete and accurate status.
• Adverse Event reporting. One of the critical aspects of the study isthe documentation of safety events. Often events occur at the subjects’ home or another facility, requiring coordinators to obtain medical records from an outside facility. These events require investigator oversight, necessitating that the coordinator schedule time to review these events with a designated investigator.
• Regulatory oversight for clinical trials and investigator-driven studies and manuscripts. The study submission process requires managing the execution of a contract as well as submitting documents to the institutional review board for approval. There are also several sub- committees at Emory who need to provide sign-off on each study. Additionally, annual review is required for continuation of the trial.
• Coordinator with the NHLBI Data Monitor(s).
• Coordinating with the NHLBI Research Manager.