Research Nurse

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures assists in the identification recruitment and follow up of patients participating in a clinical research project. Assists in promoting explaining and implementing clinical investigation studies. Collects data and monitors patients* programs assuring adherence to established protocols. Recommends changes when indicated. May administer medications or perform other related functions as part of study requirements.

Responsibilities:
Assists research physician in identification of patients meeting criteria for involvement in specific clinical investigation studies assuring all requirements for protocol eligibility have been met. May contact appropriate physician to explain study and gain cooperation.

Facilitates obtaining informed consent of patient following guidelines set forth by Patient Protection Committee.

Establishes and/or maintains record for each participant abstracting pertinent information from medical record.

Maintains regular contact with patient and members of health care team to monitor adherence to protocols continuously reviewing patient records and data collection sheets alerting physician when laboratory studies follow up data etc. are due.

May have direct patient contact to administer medications obtain specimens perform EKG*s or other related functions as appropriate for the specific study project.

Continuously evaluates patient*s response to treatment. Alerts appropriate members of health care and/or research team to any abnormalities or problems associated with patient*s response to research protocols.

Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities.

Other information:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursingorlicensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.