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Role Overview

Research nurse (RN) assist and report to Research Nurse Supervisor (RNS) in apply and direct various clinical research projects and program implementation. Clients are their research subjects, and RN should primarily be concerned with the protection and care of clients. RN should possess knowledge of medical and scientific terminology, strong interpersonal and communication skills, the capacity to analyze and interpret data, the ability to maintain confidentiality, ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and related policies. RN will assist RNS in research studies, program implementations in accordance with the IHRI’s strategy, policy and procedures.

Core Accountability & Responsibility

• Ensures compliance with each study’s protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit.
• Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Performs medical tests, including, but not limited to, vital signs, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Administers investigational medications and performs participant assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principle Investigator of findings/issues.
• Provides participants education and medical information to study participants to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Documents medical data in source document to capture protocol requirements.
• Review and assess data collected
• Collaborate with investigators and statistical consultants.
• Preparing, processing, administration study product or medication in clinical trial unit and Pribta Tangerine clinic service as need.
• Do other research tasks as assigned by supervisors.
• Attend and contribute to relevant meetings.
• Work with colleagues on joint projects/programs, as required.
• Collaborate with all stakeholders on areas of IHRI research/ program interest.
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in nursing science
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience or research experience 
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP) Certificates.
• Clinical research training is an advantage.  
• Valid RN license.
• Must have professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers.
• Technological proficiency including Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), clinical trials databases and management software, and the Internet.
• Knowledge of HIV and AIDS related to key populations. 
• Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and Human Subject Protection (HSP).