A Research Nurse I/RRT manages clinical courses of research volunteers according to research protocol. Assesses physical health and administer treatments if applicable, throughout studies.

This position will work Monday to Friday; 8am-4:30pm; depending upon research needs position may require evening, weekend, and holiday work and is located at CHI/Bergan Mercy Hospital (7500 Mercy Rd., Omaha, NE)

Responsibilities

Includes collecting necessary data through patient interviews including, but not limited to, past medical history, present illness, social history, family history, medication history.
Coordinate and document all aspects of research patient care (including telephone contact with patients, or friends/family; conversations with the research team and all medical providers who participate in the patientâ??s care, etc.) to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach to the patientâ??s treatment.
Transcribe data completely and accurately to the case report forms for data entry to the database if applicable. Coordinate laboratory specimen processing and handling with appropriate lab supervisors.
Maintain confidential records of participants according to FDA and NIH regulations.
Assist in maintenance of statistics of patient status.
Perform phlebotomy, vital signs, throat cultures, and other procedures within the scope of a nurse, and as directed by specific protocols. Initiates laboratory tests as defined within the scope of the protocols.
Manage laboratory abnormalities and adverse experiences as directed by the protocols, and when appropriate, notify the Principal Investigator.

Requirements

Degree in Nursing
2 or more years of clinical experience, research setting is preferred
State of NE RN license or compact state
Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) preferred

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