The Department of Nephrology is seeking a Research Nurse who will participate in clinical research studies on Acute and Chronic Kidney Injury and related disorders. The Research Nurse will work and interact with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, research coordinators, and pharmacists. The Research Nurse will monitor the participants’ medical condition and schedule and conduct research protocol follow-ups. The Research Nurse will be the primary contact for participants. This role will also involve providing patient education on various topics including kidney disease in general, the proper use of blood pressure machines and weight scales, the importance of proper medication adherence, and the importance of adherence to medical and research follow-up. Research Nurses are also expected to assist in training clinical skills to other team members when needed, in line with good clinical practice (GCP). Excellent organization skills and data management are required, following all research procedures within approved study protocols, as well as flexibility and a willingness to help out members of the collaborative team as assigned.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• The Research Nurse works under the direction of the Nephrology Research Manager and faculty to ensure the successful completion of each clinical research study.
• The Research Nurse works collaboratively with faculty investigators, study coordinators, and other members of the study team to ensure the highest quality, ethical clinical research study. 
• Study coordination.
• Data management.
• Development and implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Adherence to all HIPAA requirements.
• Conduct research participant interviews, draw blood samples, sample collection, obtain vital signs, and monitor research participants.
• Fill out appropriate study paperwork and complete nursing documentation.
• Attend protocol start-up meetings and be familiar with all study protocols being conducted in the research clinic.
• Screen potential participants for study inclusion, conduct the informed consent process and recruit research protocols.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up visits, ensuring that all research procedures are followed including regulatory components.
• Organize enrollment data and create reports for presentation.
• Organize research team meetings across participating sites on a regular basis and present progress reports.
• Implement standards of Good Clinical Practices in the care of research subjects, work with compliance committees and the Institutional Review Board.
• Report protocol deviations and adverse events in a timely manner to faculty investigators and the research manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and consistent basis by the candidate. It should not be held to exclude other duties not listed.

• Must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. 
• Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment.
• Successful completion of the JHH credentialing process is required prior to the start date.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred.
• Prior experience in clinical research and study coordination is preferred.

Classified Title: Research Nurse 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Nurse   
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME  
Starting Salary Range: Min $64,000 - Max $112,200 Annually ($75,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Part-time 
Schedule: monday-friday 20 hrs 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10002815-SOM DOM Nephrology 
Personnel area: School of Medicine