At a glance
- Location
- Bethesda · Axle Informatics LLC
- Salary
- USD 100,000-110,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The Research Nurse will support the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. This role involves managing clinical protocols, patient recruitment, data collection, and providing clinical support to patients participating in research studies.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and screen patients for inclusion in clinical protocols and trials.
- Perform physical assessments, collect medical histories, and monitor patient conditions during studies.
- Ensure protocol compliance and manage clinical databases for research data.
- Educate patients and families regarding disease processes, therapeutic strategies, and protocol objectives.
- Collaborate with researchers to obtain informed consent and manage IRB and regulatory documentation.
- Analyze clinical data, identify trends, and communicate findings to the multidisciplinary research team.
- Coordinate patient evaluations, medical consultations, and travel arrangements.
- Mentor healthcare staff on research protocols, clinical trial execution, and data collection practices.
- Participate in the design and implementation of new research protocols.
- Maintain computerized patient files and perform data entry for research databases.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree with three years of specialized experience.
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
- Minimum of two years of nursing experience.
- Current CPR certification.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
Benefits
- 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401K match up to 5%
- Educational Benefits
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
- Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
- Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)
Skills
- Clinical Protocols
- MedSurg Nursing
- Patient Recruitment
- Physical Assessment
- Informed Consent Process
- MS Office Suite
