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Requisition ID:  118614

Research Nurse

The Department of Otolaryngology, Division of Research is seeking a Research Nurse to participate in studies of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Cancer and related disorders. Assist the Program Director and principal investigators (PI) in the design and implementation of novel high-profile clinical trials for new methods to treat and to follow select patients and related disorders. The successful applicant will be passionate about patient well-being and improving the long-term trajectory for those patients through research and clinical care.

The Research Nurse will work with a multidisciplinary team including physicians, research nurses, and research coordinators, applicants must be able to work and make decisions independently and have good time management skills in order to work on several projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Also, excellent organizational skills and data management are required, as well as flexibility and a willingness to help out members of the collaborative team, when such an occasion arises.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Work on complex clinical studies which require a high level of knowledge, coordination and data abstraction.
  • Maintain good working knowledge of all assigned protocol and reporting requirements.
  • Screen potential participants for participation in trials and recruitment for studies through patient registries and relevant clinics.
  • Evaluate ongoing eligibility of research subjects participating in clinical trials; collaborate with principal investigator to obtain exceptions as appropriate.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing care given on a short-term basis.
  • Ensure the informed consent process for studies is completed, and coordinate participant enrollment and follow-up visits related to each respective study.
  • Assesses and ensures subject safety throughout participation in the trial and assists patients with medical problems related to study.
  • Recognizes common laboratory values and alerts appropriate individuals for clinically significant deviations.
  • Presents PI with relevant information for determination of seriousness, causality, and intervention for adverse events.
  • Acts on the PI’s recommendation for adverse event intervention.
  • Maintain follow-up to determine resolution of adverse event.
  • Will recognize and document adverse events per protocol and ensure reporting to the appropriate study and regulatory personal, as well as initiates adverse events reports and ensures proper and timely distribution to sponsor and IRB.
  • Grades identified toxicities per NCI or protocol specific criteria.
  • Attend medical staff meetings to review study progress.
  • Responsible for appropriate documentation of clinical study in medical record and appropriate protocol documents. Schedules visits, tests & procedures for patients entered into clinical trials to ensure results are available in a timely manner.
  • Will assist with the management of protocol related health problems and maintain communication with members of the research team in a confidential manner and in accordance with good clinical practice.
  • Communicates data from clinical trials relevant to patient management to community-based health care personnel.


Research Responsibilities 

  • Maintaining research related documents and correspondence in a confidential manner, including informed consent forms and research data.
  • Collaborate with other member of the research team to prepare for and respond to study audits.
  • Will assist with the collection and management of study data and bio specimens, entering data into study database(s), as well as documenting and reporting adverse events.
  • Resolving queries and reviewing monitoring reports to identify and correct errors Reporting protocol deviations and adverse events in a timely manner.
  • Maintaining study inventory according to regulatory standards.
  • Reviewing research accounts status with PIs.
  • Will meet with clinical trial financial management staff to identify procedures, laboratory tests and protocol events that require invoicing to the sponsor as defined in the financial contract.
  • May participate in the development of invoicing schedules.
  • Working with Compliance committees and Institutional Review Boards.
  • Interacting with research subjects by email, phone, and in-person in a professional manner. Meeting with the research team on a regular basis and participating in troubleshooting and resolving issues for research studies.
  • Ensures development and or availability of appropriate protocol and or treatment specific patient education materials.
  • Determines effectiveness of patient/family education and modifies the education plan to most effectively address patient/family needs.
  • Provide staff education related to assigned clinical trials (in-services)
  • Attend and participate in in-services, external trainings, workshops, conferences and other relevant and or required programs for professional growth and development.


Primary Professional Development Responsibilities

  • Assume responsibility for own professional development.
  • Remain current in clinical practice by attending relevant continuing education events or programs.
  • Maintain current knowledge of all JHH, JHU, and clinic policies and procedures related to clinical operations, and assume responsibility for appropriate application, and compliance.
  • Complete clinical nursing educational activities to grow/strengthen specialization research oncology nursing.


Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to effectively organize own time and set priorities for a group of patients on a research protocol.
  • Ability to work well with families and patients/research subjects.
  • Documentation of completion of HIPAA and research subject protection education.
  • Be prepared to travel to Johns Hopkins sites in The Washington DC area for trial related activities.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing. 
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond HS Diploma/Graduation Equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline.
  • Prior experience in study coordination.
  • Proficiency with MS Office software and EPIC electronic medical record system.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Nurse  
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME  
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually ($89,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F, 8:30am - 5:00 pm 
FLSA Status: Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus  
Department name: SOM Oto Otolaryngology Research  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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