Job ID 12446 Location Case Main Campus Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Job Description POSITION OBJECTIVE Working under limited supervision, the Research Nurse 2 will coordinate, implement, evaluate and execute all aspects of clinical research functions of the NICHD Neonatal Research Network (NRN) in collaboration with the research team. This is a part-time position working 20 hours per week. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS In collaboration with the principal investigator and other NRN Investigators, provide direction in the development, design, organization and implementation of clinical research protocols for the NICHD NRN. (10%) Maintain annual IRB continuing reviews for current study protocols. Maintain annual re-certifications. (11%) Identify and evaluate prospective study patients. Initiate and maintain positive relationships with potential and current study patients. Develop and provide information to educate parent(s) and families of prospective study patients (newborns). Obtain informed consent from parent(s) for study participation. Complete certifications necessary for Protection of Human Subjects and as required in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety. Develop and conduct patient and family education. (36%) Supervise and assist in developing data collection systems for all on-going study protocols. Coordinate the collection of data and study specimens (blood, other body fluids) needed for study protocols. Ensure proper handling of specimens for storage and shipping to outside central laboratory for analysis. (29%) Serve as member of sub-committee(s) to develop and maintain study protocols for the NICHD NRN. Communicate directly with NICHD as needed to ensure proper execution of all NRN protocols. Preparation and submission of NRN protocols for Institutional Review Board (IRB). Compose consent forms as needed for each protocol. Submit study protocol reports and correspondence from the NICHD and Data Safety and Monitoring Committee to IRB as received. (7%) NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assist principal investigator with maintenance of grant budget. Assist in writing research grants, publications and study materials. May oversee financial accounts to ensure operations remain within budget. (1%) Serve as resource to medical, nursing and other ancillary staff for all NRN study policies, procedures and guidelines, educating when needed. Collaborate with other NRN site research staff (RNs and data entry coordinator) and other ancillary staff as needed for individual protocols. Coordinate with other intra-hospital disciplines as needed to execute study protocols. Coordinate study drug randomization with research pharmacist per protocols as needed. (5%) Respond to data queries and requests from Data Coordinating Center. Perform other duties as assigned. (1%) CONTACTS Department: Regular contact with principal investigator and research staff regarding issues or concerns. Hospital: Regular contact with IRB and Clinical Research Center staff, NICU nurses, NICU respiratory therapists, as well as faculty, fellows and residents caring for study participants. University: Regular contact with department administrators regarding workflow, supplies and information. External: Regular contact with collaborators at other institutions. Students: Infrequent to no contact with students. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY Provide direction and may supervise Research Nurse 1 or other support staff. QUALIFICATIONS Education/Licensing and Experience: Bachelor's degree and 3 years of experience OR Associate's degree and 7 years of experience OR High school and 11 years of experience. 5 years clinical experience in Neonatal Intensive Care Nursery preferred. RN license in State of Ohio required. REQUIRED SKILLS Knowledge and understanding of commonly-used