Clinical Research Nurse

Performs nursing duties in conjunction with clinical research studies.

• Coordinating patient care for research patients
• • Perform/update patient medical histories

o Perform various nursing functions including blood draws, ECGs, vital signs and administer shots. Obtain and document patients’ blood pressure, weight and height.

• • Provide patients with information on research protocols and informed consents.
  • Provide support to physicians by fielding patient calls, evaluating patient information, and applying appropriate nursing judgment according to patient needs.
• Manage documentation in compliance with FDA regulations.
• Manage study supplies, including laboratory supplies and medications.

Perform pre-study duties necessary to start a clinical trial.

• Understand the purpose, safety, confidentiality, benefits, and risks of clinical research trials.
• Assess protocol for site operational feasibility and advise on site budgetary requirements.
• Prepare for and conduct pre-study (site selection) and initiation visits.
• Coordinate investigational staff and other disciplines (MRI, EKG, Lab, etc.) involved in studies.
• Complete and submit the required regulatory documents to the IRB.
• Maintain verbal and written communication with Institutional Review Boards.
• Develop and complete documentation in compliance with research protocol.
• Screen and recruit patients for clinical research trials.

Manage multiple ongoing clinical trials.

• Assure adherence to study-specific requirements.
• Organize receipt, storage and return of study supplies, including study drug, and maintain accurate accountability logs as appropriate.
• Schedule and conduct patient appointments as required by research protocol.
• Abstract relevant study information from patients’ medical records.
• Perform clinical laboratory and EKG services as required by the research protocol.
• Report abnormal laboratory and EKG results to the Principal Investigator.
• Develop, complete, and collect documentation in compliance with research protocol.
• Coordinate investigational staff and other disciplines (e.g. MRI, EKG, Lab) involved in studies.
• Provide education to patients under physicians’ direction and assure his/her understanding.
• Complete and submit the required regulatory documents and emergent serious medical events to the IRB under direction of Principal Investigator.
• Meet with study monitors and assure query resolution as necessary or requested.
• Assure financial reconciliation against contract, including timely and accurate payment to staff and/or study subjects.
• Monitor study information and documentation for accuracy and perform the necessary corrections.
• Prepare study site for audits and inspections from the sponsor and/or FDA and respond to any findings.
• Clean and maintain exam and laboratory rooms used for patient visits.
• Monitor temperatures and equipment calibration for quality control purposes

Close out clinical trials.

• Assure query resolution as necessary on requested.

• Prepare for and conduct study closeout visits.

• Prepare study site for audits and inspections from the sponsor and/or FDA and respond to any findings.

Assist physician and/or Clinic Site Manager with patient care or administrative support duties.

• Room patients as requested or assist physician with return phone calls to patients

• Participate in practice improvements by implementing changes to procedures/workflows, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting with the delivery of compassionate and personalized patient care.

Education and Experience:

• Register Nurse.
• Minimum of two years nursing experience preferably in neurology.
• Experience in conducting clinical trials preferred.
• Current Minnesota Nursing License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent organizational skills.
• Valid Minnesota driver’s license.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Patient centered, strong customer service orientation.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines and troubleshoot and resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently, exhibit mature judgment and make sound decisions.
• Ability to handle confidential information with the utmost judgment and discretion.
• Proficiency with MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook.

For over 70 years, the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology has remained committed to exceptional, personalized care for patients and their families. The Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology is one of the largest physician-owned neurology clinics in the Midwest serving 55,000 patients every year. Subspecialities include Multiple Sclerosis, Alzheimer’s, dementia, stroke, sleep, headache, epilepsy, and other cognitive neurological disorders. Our holistic approach to patient care includes neuropsychology, infusion, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and neurodiagnostic services.