Research Nurse

Research Nurse

HCA Healthcare Research Institute is the multispecialty clinical research arm of HCA Healthcare. Our expert physicians work with trusted pharmaceutical and biotechnology partners to unlock insights from real-world data and conduct clinical studies leading to breakthroughs in science, medicine and care for all people. Today's research paves the way for tomorrow's breakthroughs. Consider joining our HCA Healthcare Research Institute today!

The Research Nurse is responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols and serving as a liaison with local investigators, clinical staff, and research personnel. Under direct supervision, this individual will mature in their understanding of research operations and regulations in order to achieve a strong fundamental understanding of human subject research.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting enrolling patients onto clinical trials through recruitment, screening, enrollment and follow up of eligible subjects according to protocol requirements
• Working with the principal investigator to meet or exceed study enrollment.
• Reviewing the study design and inclusion/exclusion criteria with physician and patient
• Ensuring the protection of study patients by verifying informed consent procedures and adhering to protocol requirements/compliance
• Ensuring the integrity of the data submitted on Case Report Forms or other data collection tools by careful source document review; monitoring data for missing or implausible data
• Ensuring that adequate and accurate records are maintained for inspecting
• Creating study specific tools for source documentation when not provided by sponsor
• Collecting, completing, and entering data into study specific case report forms or electronic data capture systems
• Generating and tracking drug shipments, device shipments, and supplies as needed
• Reporting and following up on serious adverse events as necessary
• Implementing study-specific communications
• Ensuring timely adherence to protocol requirements
• Responsible for completion of all required documentation according to site works guidelines
• Ensuring timely and accurate data completion
• Maintaining accurate and complete records including regulatory documents when applicable, signed informed consent forms, source documentation, drug dispensing logs, device utilization logs, subject logs and study-related communications
• Tracking and reporting adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations
• Communicating all protocol-related issues to appropriate study colleagues or manager
• Attending study specific on site meetings, investigator meetings, conference calls and monthly CRC meetings as required or asked to do so
• Apprising principal investigator, Research Operations Director and Regional Site Manager of all study specific medical issues for guidance
• Assisting sponsor and US FDA audit teams
• Reviewing and responding to any monitoring and auditing findings and escalating issues defined by Regional Site Manager
• Maintaining patient confidentiality according to ethical and legal requirements
• Assisting in providing coverage for satellite clinic sites as necessary
• Responsible for coverage after hours and on weekends as necessary

Qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Active RN License required
• Knowledge of federal regulations, good clinical practices (GCP)
• Knowledge of medical and research terminology
• Computer skills including use of clinical trial database, electronic data capture, and MS Word or Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of professionals
• Organizational and prioritizing capabilities
• The ability to work independently in a fast pace environment with minimal supervision at off-site facilities

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Research Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.