Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Med Surg
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Boston, MA
1x8 hrs, Days

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

To qualify you must have: Education: 1. G raduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. 2. B achelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required. 3. C urrent Massachusetts licensure as a registered professional nurse required. Experience: 0. GCP (Good Clinical Practice) certification required. 1. I npatient cardiology clinical experience required. 2. E xperience working with outside vendors strongly preferred. 3. E xperience with program and personnel management strongly preferred. 4. E xperience with investigational drug studies preferred. 5. A mbulatory experience preferred. 6. M ust be meticulous and detail-oriented concerning the collection and documentation of research data. 7. M ust possess clinical judgment skills necessary to evaluate, recommend treatment and assesses outcomes for complex patient problems. 8. M ust be flexible to meet the needs of the Division and the study patients. 9. M ust possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 10. M ust be self-motivating and work independently. 11. M ust be proficient in Epic, Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Other: 0. M embership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in a specialty area is encouraged. STAFF NURSE - RESEARCH/ CARDIOLOGY/ PER DIEM / DAYS/ BWH BOSTON GENERAL OVERVIEW: This position is focused on the conduct of clinical trials in the cardiovascular genetics section, including regulatory and supervisory activities. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Trials Activities: 1. U nder the Principal Investigator (PI) co-lead complex phase I-IV interventional clinical trials, in both the inpatient and outpatient setting. In this position there will be direct patient/participant contact. 2. S chedule and conduct study visits and train Research Assistant 1 (RA1) and Research Assistant 2 (RA2) to do the same. 3. M onitor and report the occurrence of adverse events as dictated by the guidelines of the sponsor and governing IR B. Train RA1 and RA2 to do the same. 4. P er protocol telephone or electronic contact with study participants. Train RA1 and RA2 to do the same. 5. R eview electronic medical records to pre-screen patients for study eligibility. Train RA1 and RA2 to do the same. 6. U pdate PI and Study Coordinator regarding enrollment status and study progress. 7. D evelop study-specific documents based on study protocol if needed. 8. M aintain study documents and ensure study compliance with all government, sponsor, and IRB requirements. Train RA1 and RA2 to do the same. 9. A ssure adherence to intended timelines and achievement of study goals. 10. M aintain clear, concise, accurate and legible records with meticulous attention to detail. 11. M aintain confidentiality with regard to patient information and other sensitive information. 12. C onform to hospital standards of performance and conduct, including those pertaining to participant rights, so that the best possible customer service and participant care may be provided. 13. A dminister consent to registry study subjects following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. 14. T rain RAI and RA2 to do all research activities inclusive of, but not limited to, above list. CLINICAL RESEARCH PRACTICE A. Organization of Participant Care 0. S ets priorities when organizing care for participants 1. M aintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication. 2. D emonstrates appropriate knowledge of Research Good Clinical Practice B. Quality of Care 0. D ocuments participant care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with research documentation standards. 1. E valuates for adverse and serious adverse events (AE)/(SAE’s) and manages the handling of adverse events, compliance and other participant-related issues. 2. P rovides a safe environment for participants 3. P erforms nursing procedures safely and efficiently. 4. U ses equipment safely and efficiently. C. Coordination/Collaboration 0. C ollaborates with other discipline(s) as necessary for every research study. 1. D evelops, utilizes and research worksheets for workflow of the research study 2. U pholds the A.N. A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members. 3. P articipates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation. 4. A ssists the PIs during audits by sponsoring agency or other regulatory bodies if one should occur 5. A ssists with the recruitment, selection, scheduling, and monitoring of research project participants. D. Education 0. A ssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs. 1. S hares knowledge and experience with colleagues. 2. P articipates in unit-based and organizational educational programs. 3. S eeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs. 4. S upervises RA1 and RA2, including teaching them the conduct of clinical research E. Research 0. C ontributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators. 1. CITI certification is required

Recruiter: Boyd, Michael