Research Nurse
Core
Provide support services and deliverables for the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) by managing clinical protocols, training staff, and caring for research patients.
Role type
Senior Research Nurse (Clinical Trials)
Builds
Clinical research protocols and patient care programs for NIDDK
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Research / Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
Required skills
Clinical protocol implementation, patient counseling, physical assessment, data collection, staff mentorship, regulatory compliance, chart review, diagnostic testing coordination
Preferred skills
Analytical skills, organizational skills, time management, MS Office proficiency
Technologies
MS Office
Responsibilities
Organize and facilitate training programs for physicians and staff; mentor healthcare members on trial execution; perform protocol activities including drug administration and patient assessment; maintain contact with patients and referring physicians; examine and monitor patients during studies; implement clinical protocols ensuring safety and regulatory requirements; participate in clinical update lectures and conferences; respond to patient inquiries; act as liaison with nursing staff; review patient charts and gather data; identify problems impeding protocol implementation; maintain computerized patient files and databases; perform physical assessments and analyze patient condition trends.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC