Job Title: Clinical Research Registered Nurse Department: Rochester General Hospital Research Institute Location: RRH Clinical Outpatient Sites - Geneva Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday-Friday, Days SUMMARY Coordinates, facilitates and monitors the implementation of research protocols being conducted by the Center for Infectious Diseases and Immunology, of the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute, following sponsor/protocol requirements, and FDA regulations. Coordinates research related care for pediatric patients participating in clinical trials, interacting with families and study site healthcare providers, ensuring compliance with written protocols. THE RESEARCH You will be a key player in discovery research at the RGH Research Institute. We are starting a clinical trial of a new experimental pneumococcus vaccine that may prevent all 106 strains of pneumococcus from causing infections in children; a study of preventing ear infections in children; and an upcoming study to understand how a pregnant woman and her newborn’s immunity and microbiome can be modified to help the infant respond better to vaccinations, resist infections, and not develop allergies and asthma. RESPONSIBILITIES + Demonstrates in-depth advanced knowledge of current professional nursing practice and techniques. + Demonstrates nursing physical assessment skills. + Works collaboratively with physicians, physician’s assistants, case managers, community health care providers, nursing staff, and leadership staff. + Coordinates, implements and monitors clinical trials + Reviews new protocols for feasibility of implementation at RGH prior to submission for approval and communicates their impression to the​ + Research Manager, Principal Investigator and the Medical Director of Clinical Research. + Maintains thorough familiarity with all aspects of active study protocols being conducted by assigned department may also be called upon to assist with on-going inpatient trials. + Educates nursing, pharmacy and clerical staff about new protocols or amendment implementation and their roles in the implementation. + Participates in screening and enrollment of potential study patients/subjects in accordance with the inclusion and exclusion criteria of active protocols. + Collects and records data and submits to sponsors as required. Completes screening forms, case report forms, adverse event reports, drug disposition records, and other study documents in an accurate and timely manner. + Reconciles data queries in a timely manner by communicating with sponsors. + Properly prepares, stores, and ships serum, plasma, and other body fluid specimens according to study protocol and sponsor requirements, including completion of accompanying laboratory requisitions. + Maintains all study documents in a neat, orderly, and easily retrievable system. + Assures that appropriate inventories of supplies and study drugs are available for each active protocol. Coordinates the participation of pharmacists in drug preparation and maintenance of drug disposition records according to protocol requirements. + Communicates copies of screening logs, enrollment logs, and other documents as requested according to the schedule established by each sponsor or other third party. + Submits adverse event reports and other IRB or sponsor required documents during the conduct of a study. + Participates in any FDA monitoring visits. + Participates in other audits. + Demonstrates advanced skills in verbal and written communication, and functions effectively as educational resource. + Identifies and prioritizes learning and teaching needs of patients. + Collaborates with staff and peers. + Performs other duties as directed. REQUIRED ATTRIBUTES + Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience. + Basic Life Support Certification DESIRED ATTRIBUTES + Pediatrics experience preferred + Good language and communication skills EDUCATION: LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS: BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)American Heart Association (AHA), RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)New York State Education Department (NYSED) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations. PAY RANGE: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 CITY: Rochester POSTAL CODE: 14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.