Clinical Research Assoc-RN I

Clinical Research Associate - RN I

Job Responsibilities:

• Performs data abstraction, collection, and entry to support clinical research
• Prepares submission for all reportable events (e.g., adverse events, protocol variations, etc.)
• Develops, maintains, and/or monitors case report forms
• Ensures compliance with prescribed interventions and evaluations of the assigned protocol(s)
• Provides data to the collaborating research organization (CRO) or study sponsor
• Prepares data reports
• Provides patient care, education, and management.
• Collaborates with other clinical staff and performs routine tests as specified in assigned protocol(s) (e.g., temperature, blood and urine tests, PK levels, etc.). Assists with technical, clinical procedures on patients. Identifies and assesses education needs of the patient and family. Instructs, monitors, and documents the correct use of medications. Coordinates patient care with local physician or designee. Documents patient education in chart. Assesses medical/psychosocial needs. Arranges clinic visits and ensures compliance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills (competencies) necessary to provide care appropriate to the needs and characteristics of the population served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development for all ages served and ability to assess and interpret population-specific data about the patient’s status. Identifies the patient’s specific needs. Serves the following age groups: Infants (birth - 1 year), Toddlers (1-3 years), Preschooler (3-5 years), School age (6-11 years), Adolescent (12-20 years), Young Adult (21-30 years).
• Maintains appropriate professional competencies; completes appropriate training on the protection of human subjects during the first 6 months of employment
• Plans and implements nursing continuing education in compliance with best practices and education with American Nurses Credentialing Center and Tennessee Nurses Association guidelines for continuing education and with the Nursing Education department’s Continuing Education Policy. Collaborates with experts, nursing staff and with management to assess continuing education needs. Plans and implements continuing education activities based on defined learning goals and objectives. Evaluates effective nursing education and the achievement of learning goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as directed to meet the goals and objectives of the department and the institution
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training:

• Graduation from a school of nursing is required
• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred

Minimum Experience:

• Two (2) years of clinical and/or research experience required
• Clinical research experience preferred

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by Law:

• (LC: RN-TN) Must possess a current Tennessee State Board of Nursing license if primary residence is Tennessee or a Nurse Licensure Non-Compact state
• (LC: RN-MISS, RN-ARK or RN-KY) Must possess a current State Board of Nursing license in the state of primary residence if the state is a Nurse Licensure Compact state

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required by SJCRH Only:

• (LC: SOCRA or ACRP) Certification in clinical research from the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) must be obtained within three (3) years of assuming the position

DE&I:

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has a diverse, global patient population and workforce, built on the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion. Our founder Danny Thomas envisioned a hospital that would treat children of the world—regardless of race, religion or a family’s ability to pay.  Learn more about our history and commitment.

 

Today, we continue the mission to advance cures and means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. As we accelerate this progress globally, we believe our legacy of diversity, equity and inclusion is foundational to success.  With the commitment of leaders at all levels of the organization, we strive to ensure the St. Jude culture, leadership approaches and talent processes are equitable and culturally responsive.  View our