Title: Clinical Research Nurse

Location: Nashville, TN

Type: Contract, 6 month renewable

Joule is currently looking for a Research Nurse to partner with one of our larger clients. You will be responsible for coordinating multiple research protocols and serving as a liaison with local investigators, clinical staff, and research personnel. You must have a current RN license in the state of TN.

Duties include but are not limited to: Complete study medication order forms accurately, when needed, and has physician or appropriate designee sign orders prior to medication administration.

Liaise between site research personnel, industry sponsors, and Supervisor.

Collaborate closely with various site departments/teams, including finance, relevant hospital administrative representatives, and the local IRB, if applicable.

Coordinate protocol schedule of assessments from initial submission of feasibility until study closeout.

Coordinate submission and approval for the Sites Facility Review Committee, if applicable.

Provide instruction on research protocols to appropriate staff, including interpretation of test results, observations, and related study data to physicians, nurses, and clinical staff.

Assess the patient and document findings at each clinic visit while on protocol.

Ensure that all medications are approved by the appropriate designee prior to initiating treatment or when changing medication regimens.

Accurately calculate and document the BSA, creatinine, STS calculation, or any other conversions needed, per protocol.

Document any interaction regarding the patient that occurs while the patient is enrolled on a protocol, including follow-up and survival (this includes home health intervention, pharmacies, and patient phone calls).

Track and report adverse events, serious adverse events, protocol waivers, deviations, and violations.

Re-consent patients in a timely manner and document process appropriately.

Education & Experience: Associates Degree

Bachelors Degrees

RN Required

1+ years of experience in patient care setting; proficient in various electronic applications, Microsoft, EDC, CTMS; knowledge base of medical terminology