Research RN

at  Oregon Health Science University

Department Overview:
As part of the Department of Neurology, the Division of Stroke and Vascular Neurology encompasses the spectrum of OHSU’s missions of scientific research, comprehensive clinic care, and education of professional and patient populations, with the ultimate goal of improving patient outcomes. This division consistently has 25+ active clinical trials and several more in various stages of study start-up. The team consists of five physicians, one nurse practitioner, 5 clinical research coordinators, one regulatory coordinator and three clinical research assistants.
Function/Duties of Position:
The Oregon Stroke Center Research Nurse is responsible for initiation and maintenance of complex therapeutic interventional clinical research focused on vascular neurology. This position may assist with other studies for different neurological subspecialties.

Study coordination includes:

• Act as study coordinator for select trials
• Recruitment activities
• Study assessments and patient visits
• CRF documentation
• Acute stroke call coverage for after-hours study enrollments
• Maintain certificates as specified by each sponsor
• Coordinating care for patients enrolled in multiple clinical research protocols
• Monitoring study compliance relating to the human subjects committee, the federal government and study sponsors
• Directly working with sponsors and monitors to ensure compliance with study protocols and reviewing deviations
• Draw labs
• Processing and shipping study specimens

Other non-study specific duties:

• Providing clinical nurse support to one half day clinic
• Assisting with stroke 7-day post-hospital calls
• Escorting patients to other locations on OHSU campus

Research Nurse will cover the more complex and in-depth acute studies that require a nurse’s expertise in understanding documentation and reporting SAEs.

Required Qualifications:

• BSN and 3 years of clinical experience preferably in a research setting AND BLS required
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Commitment to working in a team environment
• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Highly organized and able to work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Problem Solving
• Able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable to changes in the day-to-day
• Active RN license
• Current BLS certification

All are welcome: Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu

• Providing clinical nurse support to one half day clinic
• Assisting with stroke 7-day post-hospital calls
• Escorting patients to other locations on OHSU campu