Nurse Practitioner (MSN)

Overview of position:

The clinical research nurse practitioner is part of a dynamic team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and study coordinators all working together on clinical research studies in the Metabolism Unit (Endocrine Division, Department of Medicine) at MGH.

Clinical research studies from our group explore ways to improve cardiovascular health in special populations of women, including women with HIV.

The Metabolism Unit nurse practitioner promotes productive relationships between the core study team, collaborating scientists, and our research participants and contributes to key operational and analytical aspects of the research enterprise. This role offers abundant opportunities for personal/professional growth and development. The team leaders are highly focused on providing outstanding mentorship.

Our team is seeking a qualified nurse practitioner interested in pursuing a career in clinical research.

Core Responsibilities:

• Recruit participants to the research (i.e. develop advertising materials and obtain permission from the MGB Institutional Review Board for use of these materials; give lay-person talks about the study at local community organizations; screen potential participants by phone, answering any questions they may have; supervise study coordinator in orchestrating in-person participant screening visits).

• Oversee clinical research study visits (i.e. lead process of obtaining informed consent, perform targeted history and physical exam, complete case reports forms and clinical research notes, monitor participant safety throughout study visits).

• Lead clinical data management efforts (i.e. follow-up with participants and providers about incidental research findings or clinically-relevant lab/imaging results, supervise study coordinator in upkeeping research database, communicate with laboratory/imaging teams regarding compliant provision of quality-checked data).

• Participate in tracking research charges, in accordance with pre-specified study budget.

• Interact with the MGB Institutional Review Board (IRB) regarding protocol amendments, protocol violations, adverse events, and continuing review submissions.

• Assist in preparing communications for study sponsor (e.g. progress reports).

• Edit/upkeep protocol registration with clintrials.gov.

• Edit/upkeep study materials including regulatory folders and key logs.

• Edit/upkeep manual of procedures and standard operating procedures to guide protocol-specific study-staff training.

Enrichment Opportunities:

• Participate in data analysis and manuscript preparation - become a published author!

• Contribute as key team member to abstract/poster presentations and/or oral presentations at research conferences.

• Learn effective grant-writing techniques to obtain funding for new research projects/ideas.

Environment:

The Metabolism Unit at MGH is a multi-disciplinary research group including physicians, nurse practitioners, and research coordinators who work on studies related to human metabolism. Collegiality and collaboration are priorities for the group.

Qualifications

Required education/experience:

• Master's degree from an accredited school of nursing as a Nurse Practitioner

Prior research training/experience is not essential.

Required licensure, certifications, and/or registrations:

• Current Registered Nurse licensure in Massachusetts as a Nurse Practitioner

Required skills/abilities/competencies:

• good clinical acumen

• ability to forge positive relationships with patients/study participant

• ability to work well with broader medical research team

• high-level organization and attention to detail

• enthusiasm and initiative to go above-and-beyond to advance team effort

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.