CTO Clinical Research Nurse - Intermediate

Under general supervision the CTO Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) Intermediate advocates for patient safety and protocol integrity, adheres to patient care standards, and communicates effectively to ensure effective conduct of clinical trials and quality patient care. CRN’s assist with screening patients, scheduling, and overseeing all on-study requirements. CRN’s attend study teleconferences with sponsors and clinical research organizations to assure continuity of information. Research Nurses serve as the liaison between the principal investigator and the patient and their family.

- Ability to communicate and liaise with research participants, research team members, and other relevant partner/key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.
- Shown Proficiency in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, ECGs, IV insertion, and physical assessments.
- Shown understanding of ICH-GCP guidelines for conducting clinical trials.
- Knowledge of Federal regulations and ethical standards governing human subjects research (e.g., FDA, HIPAA, IRB processes).
- Shown understanding of Clinical trial design, methodology, and protocol requirements.
- Knowledgeable in Medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes relevant to assigned studies.
- Knowledge of adverse event reporting procedures and documentation standards.
- Knowledge of the principles of informed consent and patient rights.
- Ability to use Electronic data capture (EDC) systems and clinical trial management systems (CTMS).
- Ability to adhere to Institutional policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Skilled in patient screening, recruitment, and informed consent processes.
- Ability to conduct and document study visits according to protocol.
- Problem-solving and critical thinking for protocol deviations or logistical challenges.
- Collaboration and teamwork in multidisciplinary clinical and research environments.
- Ability to communicate and liaise with research participants, research team members, and other relevant partner/key stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently.

Education:

Bachelor's degree is required.

Experience:

Three (3) years nursing experience in the designated study area is required.

Licenses/Certifications:

Active Texas RN license is required.

Active BLS required.