The Division of Transplant Surgery and the Department of Medicine's Division of Infectious Diseases Transplant Research Center (TRC) is seeking a Research Nurse to implement and oversee multiple single-center and multi-site national studies. Our primary research is related to the use of novel organ sources to address the national organ shortage, such as organ donation from donors with HIV and hepatitis C. We are also studying COVID-19 in the transplant recipient population. The Research Nurse should be someone who works well in a fast-paced collaborative atmosphere but can also maintain a high degree of independence. The successful applicant will be passionate about participant well-being and improving the long-term trajectory for those participants through research and clinical care.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities
Study Management: Pre-Study
Anticipates research requirements for designated patient populations.
May collaborate in the development and writing of protocols and consent forms, as appropriate.
Collaborates in the development and preparation of regulatory documents and IRB submissions, as appropriate.
Lists and clarifies concerns and questions about new protocols with Sr. Research staff and PI.
Proposes and negotiates alternatives to improve protocol implementation.
Study Management: Pre-Initiation.
Collaborates in the design of appropriate methods for the collection of data required for assigned trials.
Ensures compliance with local and national regulatory standards.
Collaborates with the study team and pharmacy to prepare drug data sheets for new trials.
Monitors for and notifies PI of IRB approval/request for further information.
Ensures that all elements of a trial are in place before opening for accrual.
Participates in communications with protocol sponsors, and cooperative groups, and coordinates plans to address issues with PI.
Study Management: Recruitment & Enrollment
Collaborates in the recruitment of participants within protocol timeframes.
Study Management: Data Collection & Document Maintenance.
Ensures collection of pertinent data from internal and external sources, and monitors compliance with requirements of assigned clinical trials.
Ensures all protocol deviations are communicated to the study team for proper documentation and/or submission to regulatory agencies.
Performs or schedules study-related tasks and procedures, such as investigational product administration/dispensation, phlebotomy, blood processing and shipping, urine collection, and vital signs, as outlined by the study protocol.
Evaluation & Oversight
Provides nursing and research support on clinical studies while adhering to all protocol mandates.
Coordinates with clinical teams to ensure adherence to a standard of care clinical practice. Evaluate participant’s response to interventions/study medications, including toxicities, dose modifications, dose levels, and adverse reactions; propose alternative methods to meet individual participant needs.
Applies clinical/pharmacological knowledge to assist the investigator in determining adverse event causality and relationship to the study drug/procedure.
Evaluates participant’s participation in assigned clinical trials and identifies barriers to compliance.
Gives rationale for action/interaction based on scientific principle, practice experience, and internal/external regulation.
Oversees the preparation of orders by physicians to ensure protocol compliance is maintained and submits orders to obtain clinical research samples as outlined in the protocol.
Educates participants and families on protocol structure, study procedures, and study medication, ensuring understanding and adherence.
Participates in the informed consent process.
Quality Assurance
Assists with the development and review of TOID SOPs pertaining to the performance of clinical research.
Maintains records of correspondence (faxes, e-mails, IRB submissions, FDA submissions, etc.).
Other
Demonstrates ability to manage multiple projects at different stages of the clinical research process.
Demonstrates ability to integrate new clinical trials with current research activity.
Collaborates with other members of the research team in preparing study results for presentation/publication.
May have the opportunity to author/coauthor manuscripts for publication and/or presentation at conferences related to areas of expertise.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or related discipline preferred.
The individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or the state where practicing.
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR certification required.
Must maintain current licensure and certification during the duration of employment.
Acceptable completion of the JHH or BMC credentialing process is required within two weeks of the start date.
On-call required occasionally on weekends and after hours.
Position requires significant mobility, and ability to walk back and forth between university, lab, and hospital.
Must be able to lift 10 pounds overhead and pick up and carry objects up to 15 pounds.
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.
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 [email protected]. 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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