Clinical Research RN- Neurology

Overview

CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U.S. from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

The CommonSpirit Health Research Institute, a beacon of medical advancement, offers comprehensive clinical research services and support for various research activities. Their primary focus includes multi-site clinical trials, local and large-scale data research, partnerships with industry and academia for technology and innovation research, physician-initiated research, resident-initiated research in teaching facilities, nurse-initiated research, and health sciences student-initiated research. By providing start-to-finish research services, they play a pivotal role in advancing medical knowledge and ultimately, patient care.

While you're busy impacting the healthcare industry, we'll take care of you with benefits that include:
Medical/Dental/Vision, FSA, Dependent Care Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability, 401k match, Paid Time Off, Wellness Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Accidental Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Employee Assistance Program, and more!

Responsibilities

This position is located at Mercy San Juan Medical Center in San Juan, CA. We will consider candidates who would need to relocate with relocation assistance offered and a sign on bonus of up to 10% of annual salary.

As a Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) in neurology, you will be vital in managing and executing clinical trials and research projects focused on advancing neurological care. You will work closely with the Market Clinical Research Manager (MCRM) to ensure our research program's smooth operation and success.

The CRN's responsibilities include:

Patient Care : Providing compassionate and expert care to research participants, performing clinical assessments and procedures within your RN scope of practice, including blood draws, injections, and neurological assessments. You will also report changes in patient condition to the Principal Investigator (PI) and other relevant personnel.

Data Management : Collecting and reporting data accurately and timely, ensuring protocol and sponsor requirements compliance

Recruitment and Enrollment : Developing and implementing strategies to recruit and retain research participants, actively screening and enrolling them in neurological trials.

Study Coordination : Coordinating all study-related visits, procedures, and activities, scheduling participant appointments, and preparing required documents and forms

Compliance : Ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and CommonSpirit Health regulations, working with the MCRM to maintain the research program's integrity

Communication : Serving as a liaison between participants, investigators, sponsors, IRBs, and other stakeholders to address questions and facilitate smooth study operations

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Qualifications

This job requires a highly qualified and experienced Clinical Research Nurse. Here's a summary of the essential requirements:

Education : A Bachelor's degree in a science or health-related field is mandatory

Licenses & Certifications : A current RN license in the state of employment, BLS certification, and a current CCRP or CCRC certification from SOCRA or ACRP are all required

Experience :

• At least three years of experience conducting clinical trials is essential
• At least 5 years of experience working as a primary research nurse on drug or device trials is preferred
• A minimum of three years of nursing experience with patients in a healthcare setting in the clinical area of neurology

Knowledge : It is crucial to have a thorough understanding of regulatory requirements involving human subjects research, including FDA, OHRP, and GCP guidelines