Clinical Research Nurse II | School of Medicine - Pediatrics, Infectious Disease

Emory University Research Nurse

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinates implements and evaluates clinical research trials, studies and projects.
• Provides direction in the development of research protocols.
• Recruits and screens potential study participants, and develops and conducts patient and family education accordingly.
• Oversees financial accounts to ensure operations remain within approved levels.
• Performs patient evaluations, administers medications and research instruments and provides nursing support to perform specialized diagnostic, therapeutic and surgical procedures.
• Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as clinical resource.
• Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems and compiles reports.
• May provide infusion duties.
• Assists in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence.
• Provides direction and may supervise other Research Nurses or other support members.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Georgia and three years of related nursing experience.
• Must be credentialed through Emory Healthcare under the category of RN II.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate of Science degree in nursing or higher required.
• Registered Nurse with current Georgia license.
• Two or more years of clinical or related experience, preferably in the subspecialty of involvement.
• Must have phlebotomy skills.
• One year or more of research experience required with knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials.
• Self directed and motivated to work independently toward short and long term goals.
• Possess strong analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to work with minimal supervision in a team environment.
• Bachelor of Science degree in nursing preferred.
• Any exposure to HIV clinical research is helpful, but not essential.
• Process oriented, with excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Neonatal and pediatric phlebotomy skills.

Note: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.