Clinical Research Nurse II - NIH / NIAID

Clinical Research Nurse II - NIH / NIAID Job ID: req4543 Employee Type: exempt full-time Division: Clinical Research Directorate Facility: NIH Location: NIH Campus 9000 Rockville Pike, Bethesda, MD 20892 USA The Frederick National Laboratory is operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, Inc. The lab addresses some of the most urgent and intractable problems in the biomedical sciences in cancer and AIDS, drug development and first-in-human clinical trials, applications of nanotechnology in medicine, and rapid response to emerging threats of infectious diseases. Accountability, Compassion, Collaboration, Dedication, Integrity and Versatility; it's the FNL way. Program Description Within Leidos Biomedical Research Inc. (operator of the Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research), the Clinical Research Directorate (CRD) provides clinical supervision of programs at the clinical end of the research spectrum. The quality assurance programs provide the required autonomy and transparency of Good Manufacturing Practice quality assurance operations. CRD also provides operational support for clinical research and supports clinical trials management, regulation, pharmacovigilance, and protocol development/protocol navigations. These support services include dedicated clinical research professionals who provide patient care to clinical trial participants at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Clinical Center, and other research services that support the domestic and international clinical research initiatives of the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and several other institutes within NIH. CRD’s support services are strategically aligned with its mission to provide comprehensive, dedicated support to assist NIH researchers in providing the highest quality of clinical research in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines, maintaining data integrity, protecting human subjects, and helping to advance scientific clinical research. CRD facilitates the conduct of NIH-sponsored clinical trials that investigate the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer, influenza, HIV, infectious diseases and emerging health challenges like Ebola virus and COVID-19, parasitic infections, heart, lung and blood disorders, and rare and neglected diseases. CRD’s collaborative approach to clinical research support and the expertise and dedication of staff to the continuation and success of CRD’s mission has contributed to improving the overall standards of public health on a global scale. Key Roles / Responsibilities Recruits patients for clinical protocols Screens referrals Communicates with patients and referring providers about the protocol and enrollment process Documents screening activities in appropriate databases Assists in determining eligibility of volunteers for participation in clinical trials Obtains informed consent Provides patient care to protocol patients Triages patient concerns and medical conditions Understands the conduct of study protocol Handles research samples: collects and delivers them Coordinates and schedules patients’ study protocol visits Schedules required labs, diagnostic tests, consults Updates system calendars with patient schedules Works with the travel team to arrange patient travel and lodging Communicates the schedule to patients Obtains consents for the release of medical records Facilitates procurement of outside medical records and materials Organizes, files, and reviews outside medical records Coordinates research specimen procurement and processing Obtains consent for sending in samples Assists with specimen procurement procedures Logs received samples in appropriate databases Processes outside material through the appropriate NIH departments Assists with coordination, handling, and shipment of study samples Assists in coordination and implementation of clinical trials Manages and analyzes protocol data Organizes study files Maintains databases Assists with monitoring of and compliance with regulatory requirements Assists with creation and preparation of protocol training materials Works collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment to assist clinical staff with clinical implementation of the protocol This position is full-time and fully onsite in Bethesda, Maryland Basic Qualifications Possession of Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university according to CHEA or four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of degree. Foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency. Minimum of two (2) years of progressively responsible experience. Current unencumbered professional license as a Registered Nurse (RN) from any U.S. state. Experience in managing complex study schedules. Ability to work with sponsor-provided electronic data systems and to enter required information. Ability to wear personal protective equipment. Must be CPR certified or certifiable. Highly effective organizational and planning, problem‑solving, and interpersonal skills. Working knowledge of biological principles and scientific methods. Working knowledge of ICH/GCP guidelines, clinical research concepts, ethics, processes, and clinical protocol implementation. Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Preferred Qualifications Experience in the fields of infectious disease, immunology, autoimmunity, and chronic illness disease processes. Experience in clinical trials and/or experience in data management and collection. Highly effective computer and communication skills. Must be organized and detail‑oriented. Job Hazards Requires use of a respirator; medical clearance required. Potential exposure to infectious material; medical clearance and immunizations required. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, color, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. 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76,800.00 - 110,103.00 USD

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