Clinical Research Nurse B

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Nurse B

Job Description Summary

The landmark DCCT study (1983-1993) demonstrated the benefits of intensive therapy aimed at near normal glycemia versus conventional therapy (as practiced in 1982) in reducing the risk of microvascular complications in 1,441 subjects with T1D over a mean follow-up of 6.5 years. The EDIC study (1994-present) is the observational follow-up study of the DCCT cohort. The overarching goal of the EDIC study is to continue to assess the long-term effects of intensive versus conventional therapy on microvascular and cardiovascular complications. The EDIC study has notably shown that the early beneficial effects of intensive blood glucose control on diabetes-related complications have persisted for more than 20 years despite similar HbA1c levels in the two groups during EDIC, termed metabolic memory. Former intensive therapy also greatly reduced the risk of cardiovascular events, advanced microvascular complications such as chronic kidney disease and eye complications requiring surgery, and mortality. The current phase of EDIC also focuses on the interaction between and the effects of aging and long-duration diabetes on cognitive and physical function as well as the long-term effects of diabetes-related complications on quality-of-life and health care costs.

Job Description

The RN who will fills this position will orient with the departing Nurse Coordinator. It is expected that as of  November1, 2024, they will work independently.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides nursing services and interacts directly with study participants. Obtains information required by study protocol (triage) and promotes continued engagement and participation. Incorporates education of health and wellness and identifies signs and symptoms of illness and conditions to ensure understanding of care and follow up needs. Coordinates care and services, answers question