Research Nurse

Concentric Methods is seeking a Research Nurse to join our team in Baltimore, MD in support of the NIH. Responsibilities Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials. Assist research and medical staff interview, screen and evaluate the appropriateness of eligible subjects for participation in the research protocol Recruit and follow up with patients for clinical and basic research studies and protocols and provide clinical support to patients participating in protocol Provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subjects care, treatments, and side-effects Performs assessments and physicals, and collects medical histories. Participate in direct patient care, in coordination with interdisciplinary team and specific team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research Obtain and record complete health histories and conduct physical assessments; communicate data from these and other sources Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance. Ensure informed consent process and human subjects protection in clinical research and counsel patients regarding the potential risks Collaborate with researchers and medical staff to obtain and maintain informed consent and assent and address ethical and legal implication of the research protocol Performs data input and management. Perform accurate data entry into research database, including the use of standardized scales and assessments Examine and monitor patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings. Participate in clinical practice and research support meetings and develop multidisciplinary performance improvement programs and projects to improve operating procedures, patient care and decrease costs Participates in training and mentoring new staff Provide mentorship developing skills and expertise in research protocols and all aspects of clinical research Develops new research protocols Work with staff on drafting of new protocol amendments and associated documents by providing editorial support and expert opinion #J-18808-Ljbffr