Clinical Research Nurse to support the Clinical Investigation Department located at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego (NMCSD), California.
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to support the Clinical Investigation Department located at the Naval Medical Center in San Diego (NMCSD), California. HJF provides administrative and management support to NMC. Naval Medical Center San Diego (NMCSD) is the most technologically advanced Navy medical treatment facility. Nicknamed, Balboa, the Pride of Navy Medicine, the hospital has played a vital role in the history of San Diego for more than 80 years. From the original tent dispensary established in 1917, to the high-tech, ultra modern facility of the 1990s, the mission has remained constant to provide the finest medical care in a family-centered care environment to the operational forces, their families, and to those who served their country in the past.Responsibilities:1. Studies document creation, including protocols, amendments, consent forms, data collection and date collection forms.2. Conducts patient interviews, patient recruitment, enrollment, and verifies patient eligibility for the clinical investigative studies.3. Observes patients after administration of study medication for adverse events, takes and properly records vital signs, performs venipuncture, and specimen collection and processing.4. Completes case report forms, maintains data research logs, schedules appointments, prepares patient recruitment letters, and various other study correspondence.5. Maintains weekly/monthly status reports on all patients.6. Educates patients about clinical research protocols, study requirements and expectations.7. Adheres to legal, professional and ethical codes with respect to confidentiality and privacy.8. Recruits, manages and schedules all study site personnel as required and assists in the departments clinical activities as required to support the research effort. 9. May analyze and interpret data.10. Travels for project meetings, related conferences, and site visits, as required.11. Performs other duties as needed.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of procedures and techniques necessary for performing research tasks; ability to learn and become proficient in data acquisition and clinical responsibilities related to research protocols; excellent interpersonal skills.Minimum Education/Training Requirements: Bachelors degree in nursingMinimum Experience: 2 to 4 years nursing experience, at least 1 year in clinical research care.Physical Capabilities: Long periods of sitting, standing, escorting patients, carrying light items; may encounter patients who are confused, agitated, or abusiveRequired Licenses, Certification or Registration: Licensed as a Registered Nurse, certified in basic cardiac life supportWork Environment: Office and clinical patient care area; possible evening and/or weekend hours.