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The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) is responsible for coordination of research studies conducted by Mercy Research. The Clinical Research Nurse is responsible for the day-to-day operational tasks related to clinical trials and performs a variety of duties including, but not limited to, volunteer recruitment, drug/device/supply inventory maintenance, interaction with physicians, nurses, office staff, patients, and clinical monitors. Duties also include the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of clinical research data while following local, state and federal regulations. The Clinical Research Nurse will assist in training and preceptor duties. The study load and complexity will increase from the Associate Clinical Research Nurse responsibility, thereby increasing the overall number of enrollments and visits. The Clinical Research Nurse will assist with communication and relationship building with sponsors and CROs.

Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

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CRN Job Responsibilities:

Completes pre-study checklist responsibilities in a timely fashion and with appropriate quality, including feasibility questionnaires.

Performs screening and promotional practices appropriate for specific studies to effectively enroll patients in a safe and respectful manner.

Performs patient-informed consenting procedures with support, a needed, from other clinical resources.

Adheres to all regulatory requirements of clinical research.

Demonstrates a strong working knowledge of assigned protocols and associated clinical and research processes in accordance with each clinical trials structure.

Effectively manages patient visits in terms of preparedness and efficiency for patients, physicians, and Mercy Research staff.

Demonstrates preparedness and efficiency when working with study monitors.

Demonstrates appropriate patient monitoring skills, including interviews and diagnostic evaluations.

Attends investigator meetings, when appropriate, which will involve business travel and time away from work and home.

Utilizes knowledge of pathophysiology and drug properties to monitor for therapeutic efficacy and safety in all patients.

Schedules study volunteers for clinic visits in accordance with protocol requirements and clinic staffing and space needs.

Educates patients about drug use and disease state management, including self-monitoring, dietary considerations, warning signs, etc.

Updates case report forms and source documents in a timely and accurate manner.

Maintains appropriate supplies for clinical trials and maintains accurate inventory records.

Participates in internal quality control monitoring of protocol compliance, patient satisfaction, and recruitment efforts when needed.

Accurately collects and prepares tissue/fluid specimens for laboratory analysis.

Contributes to an orderly and functional research office environment, facilitating team collaboration.

Other duties:  Assists in the training of current and new staff on specialty protocol related duties; Assists in training support staff (research assistants, clerical staff and volunteers)Performs low to moderate level complexity studies; Liaison to the community, Sponsors, CROs, etc. for Mercy Research public relations and patient recruitment; Support ministry-wide recruitment efforts; Performs other work duties as assigned.

Clinical Competencies:

Action orientation - Acts w/direction, with some guidance to establish a plan, can work independently with occasional monitoring and knows when to seek assistance; understands priorities and can manage time

Strategic thinking - Brings new ideas to the Core or research office; participates in one organizational goal

Communication and Comprehension skills - Seeks guidance, as needed, and able to initiate engagement with other research offices; demonstrates ability to quickly and efficiently absorb and comprehend new information; (examples may include, but not limited to: protocol detail, understanding protocol procedures as they relate to a budget, billing reviews, initiating feasibility reviews)

Team orientation - Works collaboratively with peers, leaders, and external departments

Minimum Required Qualifications:

Education: BSN or Bachelor's degree in other science or health field; or RN with 4 years clinical experience in lieu of BSN

Licensure: Registered Nurse with valid license in state of practice

Experience: 2 years nursing experience; Working knowledge of the research process and clinical trials. Strong familiarity with medical and pharmaceutical terminology, and patient medical records. History of meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work. Demonstrated history of self-motivation in the workplace. History of excellent work attendance, dependability, and daily performance. Demonstrated willingness to acquire new skills and adapt to changes in workload.

Certifications: None.

Other: Ability to perform basic patient assessments, e.g. vital signs, spirometry, ECGs, phlebotomy, blood glucose monitoring, or willingness to learn. Excellent communication skills, particularly in face-to-face encounters with healthcare professionals and the public. Ability to interact with health professionals in a respectful and assertive manner. Working knowledge of computer applications, including the Internet and all Microsoft Office components, modems, printers and other computer accessories. Above average proficiency in mathematics, including a working knowledge of the metric system. Ability to work effectively in groups and independently with a high level of efficiency in problem identification and problem-solving.

About Mercy Research

Mercy Research is one of the nation’s largest fully integrated, community health system-based research organizations. We are part of Mercy’s Office of Clinical Excellence whose vision is creating one system of care across all Mercy locations by merging the clinical delivery of care, including clinic, hospital and virtual into one clinical enterprise. Mercy Research continues this vision by concentrating on research in the following therapeutic areas: Cardiovascular, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Infectious disease & critical care including trauma & burn, Neurosciences, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthopedic Surgery and Sports Medicine, Primary Care, and Women's and Children

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