Clinical Studies Registered Nurse II, Cardiology

Provides support to subjects participating in clinical research studies within the Cardiology Department at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. Functions as part of a research team that may consist of Investigators, Clinical Studies Coordinators, Data Managers, Regulatory Coordinators. Under the direction of the Investigator, the Clinical Research Nurse III is responsible for subject recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, informed consent, retention, education, and protocol adherence. Provides direction and supervises other research team members such as Clinical Research Coordinators. Clinical responsibilities include monitoring participant safety and ensuring the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner. Conducts clinical research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice requirements, the Wake Forest University Health Sciences IRB, and all Advocate Health and Atrium Health Standard Operating Policies, State, and Federal guidelines. In addition, communicates research-related information to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff as necessary. Coordinates efforts related to Cardiology studies, including investigator-initiated or investigator-initiated industry-sponsored clinical trials. Primary area is cardiovascular device and pharmaceutical clinical trials.

Responsibilities

Provides support to subjects participating in clinical research studies within the Cardiology Department; Responsible for subject recruitment, eligibility, enrollment, informed consent, retention, education, and protocol adherence; Monitors participant safety and ensures the protocol is conducted in a high-quality manner; Conducts clinical research in compliance with Good Clinical Practice requirements, the Wake Forest University Health Sciences IRB, and all Advocate Health and Atrium Health Standard Operating Policies, State, and Federal guidelines; Communicates research-related information to patients, families, nursing, and medical staff; Coordinates efforts related to Cardiology studies, including investigator-initiated or investigator-initiated industry-sponsored clinical trials; Primary area is cardiovascular device and pharmaceutical clinical trials

Requirements

Associate's degree in Nursing from an accredited School of Nursing with one year of nursing experience; Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of applicable state; Must complete the CITI certification for Human Subject Research if not already completed and any additional required WakeOne training for research coordinators; Good oral, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to provide indirect patient care EPIC/WakeOne proficiency to include appropriate documentation of research notes; Basic computer skills

Nice to have

Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two or more years of nursing experience preferred; Documented education and/or training in the cardiology field preferred; Certified Research Professional via SoCRA/ACRP preferred; Nursing experience in a related field, research, acute care, or a specialty area (specifically, cardiology) preferred

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job; Incentive pay for select positions; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance