Clinical Research Nurse (CRN)

Clinical Research Nurse

The Clinical/Research Nurse specialist works in a strategic role in the Maternal/Child HIV Program and as a Research Coordinator within the Section of Pediatric Infectious Diseases. In the role of clinical nurse this position provides integration of clinical and educational service. The major responsibilities of this position will be maintaining a leadership role in the prenatal pediatric HIV and research activities of the section of pediatric infectious diseases integrating clinical care patient education and access to research protocols appropriate for the BMC population. This position will identify follow and educate HIV positive women about the targeted programs for antenatal intra-partum and post-partum care for both mothers and infants transitioning into the Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic. This position will also be responsible for identifying eligible clinical study subjects obtaining medical history informed consent phlebotomy and specimen processing. The position requires experience and expertise in reviewing potential research protocols preparing and initiating clinical trials and assuring that research activities are carried out consistent with good research practice.

Key responsibilities include maintaining a leadership role in the prenatal pediatric HIV and research activities of the section of pediatric infectious diseases integrating clinical care patient education and access to research protocols appropriate for the BMC population. Will identify follow and educate HIV positive women about targeted programs for antenatal intra-partum and post-partum care for both mothers and infants transitioning into the Pediatric Infectious Disease Clinic. Will identify eligible clinical study subjects obtain medical history informed consent phlebotomy and specimen processing. Requires experience/expertise in reviewing research protocols preparing/initiating clinical trials and assuring that research activities are carried out consistent with good research practice.

Job requirements include a graduate of an accredited nursing program. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing preferred. Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse. Maintain R.N. staff competencies on an annual basis. Phlebotomy (in both pediatric and adult population). Additional certifications a plus: LDMS certified preferred Bio-hazard shipping certification preferred Certification from accredited clinical research program preferred. 3 - 5 years clinical experience required. 1-2 years research experience required. Computer skills required preferably with Word Excel and Access. Ability to input and analyze data and generate reports. Strong interpersonal patient communication and patient education skills. Ability to work productively across academic clinical departments. Position requires tact and diplomacy to successfully motivate and educate faculty and advanced knowledge of research regulations and research compliance requirements including Protection of Human Subjects. Cultural sensitivity and comfort with a wide range of social racial and ethnic populations.

Job benefits include competitive pay tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs highly subsidized medical dental and vision insurance options career advancement/professional development access to ongoing training and development opportunities pioneering research projects and a comprehensive total compensation package that includes benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family well-being.