Clinical Research Nurse-Cardiology 

Job Description

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) supports the clinical departments conducting research. The CRN is primarily responsible for leading patient visits and serving as a bridge between the clinical staff, Principal Investigator, and the research data and administration. Responsibilities involve research patient care, research clinical services, data collection, data submission, adverse event identification and reporting, patient follow-up, records management, protocol regulatory management, quality assurance, and other activities related to research and clinical care. The CRN will work closely with the team to complete all research-required services and assist the Research Analyst in facilitating proper research patient registration and accurate documentation.

ResponsibilitiesCoordinate and perform clinical procedures during research visits, including vital signs, blood draws, EKGs, drug administration, and other clinical activities as necessary and capable.Assist clinical staff responsible for research patient visits in completing research requirements.Review and verify subject eligibility based on study inclusion/exclusion criteria.Identify, recruit, and screen potential clinical study participants.Obtain informed consent from patients in coordination with the Investigator.Lead the clinical research team in identifying, evaluating, and reporting all adverse events and severe adverse events.Support the team in obtaining and disseminating accurate clinical information essential for completing Case Report Forms (CRF).Synthesize clinical knowledge with protocol requirements to foster informed, protocol-compliant decision-making in the best interest of patient safety and in coordination with the investigator. Modify treatments as per protocol.Ensure adherence to all federal, state, local, and hospital laws and regulations related to the protection of human subjects and research compliance.Provide backup coverage for other CRN studies when necessary, which may require travel to other sites.Facilitate industry-sponsored pre-study/initiation visits and provide sponsors with required site information.Secure patient records and source documentation for sponsor monitoring and internal/external site audits.Obtain and maintain database access, and enter data as needed.Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and immediately report any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions, or incidents involving employees, patients, or visitors.Essential SkillsGraduate of an accredited school of nursing with a Bachelor or Associate degree.Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia.One (1) year of relevant work experience in a clinical setting.Current and valid American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider (CPR & AED Program card).Minimum of one year of nursing experience in cardiology research, clinical lab, or EP Lab setting.Good Clinical Practice (GCP) knowledge.Patient recruitment experience.Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) experience.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience in facilitating industry-sponsored pre-study/initiation visits.Experience in securing patient records and source documentation for sponsor monitoring and audits.Experience in entering and maintaining data in research databases.Schedule

The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is fully onsite. The work environment focuses on cardiology research.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $87000.00 - $97000.00/yr.

Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption paid time off benefits
Family Building Support – fertility solutions, surrogacy, and adoption assistance
Paid Time Off
Northside Hospital Federal Credit Union
Employee Discount Programs
Volunteering and Community Service Opportunities
Discount Commuter Program
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Supplemental Employee, Spouse, and Child Life and AD&D Insurance Options
Voluntary Insurance Options – Whole Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Pension Plan — Northside provides you with an opportunity for a lifetime income stream after you retire. We are one of the few employers in the Atlanta area that offers an active pension plan.
403(b) Savings Plan with Company Match with Access to a Roth Fund
Access to Financial Planning
Purchasing Power
STAR (Striving To Achieve Resilience) and Self Care for Healthcare for clinical staff
Northside-licensed therapists or psychiatrists with no out-of-pocket costs
Wellbeing Support through meQuilibrium, a Stress Management App
On-site Childcare and Access to Bright Horizons, which includes Childcare Discounts, Backup Care, Senior Care, and Access to Sittercare Offerings
Emergency Financial Support through employee-funded Northside Shares Help
Life Assistance Programs
Wellbeing Webinars, Podcasts, and more
Medical Plans – Access to PPO and High Deductible plans for full- and part-time employees
Northside Health Network— by choosing to receive care from Northside facilities, pharmacies, and providers, you save money and benefit from our exceptional services.
Laboratory services covered at 100% under certain plans
No copay for Behavioral Health visits under certain plans
Free preventive 3D mammography with all plans
Dental Plans
Vision Plans
Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
Certification & Tuition Reimbursement
Student Loan Repayment – Northside offers eligible employees assistance in repayment of existing student loan debt
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
Clinical Levels Programs:
Nursing Excellence Track (NEXT)
Service Technical Excellence Program (STEP)
RISE – Your Technical Career Path
CLIMB – Surgical Tech Growth Program
SOAR – Strive for Outstanding Achievement in Rehab
NEXTUP Preceptor Excellence Program
In-House CNA Certification Program
In-House School of Echocardiography
Excellence in Action Recognition Program

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lawrenceville,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 5, 2025.

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