Clinical Research Nurse - Parkinson's Research

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Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI) at Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center is an internationally renowned medical center that offers care for people from throughout the world with brain and spine diseases, disorders. BNI is home to the Muhammed Ali Parkinson's Center. Our team of neurologists, research professionals, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and speech-language pathologists are dedicated to providing the best clinical care, research, rehabilitation, education, and support. Our demonstrated commitment to these areas has earned us the distinction as a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence. We are also a world leader in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for the treatment of movement disorders. We are proud to participate in more than 70 multi-center international clinical trials across the world. We aim to provide each patient with research opportunities from industry Sponsored to Investigator Intiated Trials, all overseen by world renowned BNI faculty.

The Clinical Research Nurse in this role manages and coordinates all facets of assigned clinical protocols from IRB preparation through query and data seal; ensuring protocol and regulatory compliance. Demonstrates current knowledge of federal and state regulations, guidelines, and policies governing the conduct of clinical trials. Ensures study documents are maintained in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines and policies (ie- FDA, OHRP, IRB). Complies with licensure, contractual, protocol and policy requirements. Directs intradepartmental and external resource activities relating to assigned studies. Assists in the review and development of proposed study budgets. Ensures compliance with all study billing process requirements. Collaborates with the Principal Investigator to identify adverse events/ serious adverse events to ensure study subject safety and accurate and timely reporting. Maintains records for the receipt, distribution and use of investigational drugs and devices as required. Completes and submits reports and regulatory documents to study sponsor, Institutional Review Board, or appropriate agency within established time frames. Actively participates in learning opportunities related to role. Provides study specific and individualized education to patients, families, colleagues and community using various teaching strategies. Insures all departments participating in a study are in-serviced and maintains documentation of training. Acts as a liaison between patient, investigator, sponsor and cooperative centers. Utilizes effective interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills while emphasizing professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability, and critical thinking. Demonstrates effective communication with investigators, study staff, internal and external customers and works to resolve issues in a prompt, efficient manner.

Experience:

One year of clinical RN experience required
One year of RN experience within clinical research highly preferred.

Education
Bachelors degree in related field required

Master’s degree in related field preferred

Licensure
Arizona RN license or RN license from Compact state