Research Nurse -Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders

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About the Role:

The Research Nurse works independently with minimal supervision following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines. The Research Nurse functions as a resource in area of expertise for those professionals requiring assistance, participate in setting standards and monitoring the quality of care for research protocols and uses multidisciplinary collaboration to meet complex needs as they relate to the research process. The Research Nurse coordinates research projects, uses detail-oriented documentation of all research-related procedures and outcomes, continually reviews the research process and provides feedback to the principal investigator, research coordinators and other members of the research team. All nursing practice is based on the legal scope of practice, national and specialty nursing standards, Children's National Policies and Procedures and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Professional Model of Care requires registered professional nurses to be responsible and accountable for their own practices. Children's National supports the development of RN relationships within the community, specifically those relationships associated with the health and wellbeing of the community at large.

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree (Required)
MSN (Preferred)

Minimum Work Experience
2 years Related clinical nursing experience in a comparable setting. (Required)
1 year Pediatrics experience (Preferred)

Required Skills/Knowledge
Demonstrated advanced clinical, organizational and communication skills.
Ability to learn the clinical trials and/or grants process.
Demonstrated ability to gain understanding of the federal and institutional regulations and policies governing clinical research involving protection of human subjects (JCAHO, FDA, GCP, OHRP, IRB [NIH/NCRR for PCRC only]).
Successful completion of orientation at Children’s National.
Computer skills; familiarity with MS business software and EPRS.
Demonstrated independent decision-making in executing research plan.
Ability to demonstrate cost containment and quality assurance.
Strong attention to detail.

Required Licenses and Certifications
Registered Nurse in District of Columbia (Required)

Functional Accountabilities
Responsible Conduct of Research

• Consistently demonstrates adherence to the standards for the responsible conduct of research.

• Plans, conducts and manages research projects within federal and institutional regulations and policies under the direction of the principal investigator.

• Uses research funds and resources appropriately.

• Maintains confidentiality of data as required.

• Meets all annual job-related training and compliance requirements.

Integrate Nursing Process with Research Plan

• Supports the Division of Nursing’s Performance Improvement process at the division or unit level.

• Performs assessments related to overt and subtle patient needs by making proficient clinical assessments according to GCP.

• Integrates patient data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status as they relate to the research process.

• Collects data obtained from a range of sources in the development and revision of research activities.

• Assists others in protocol implementation and acts as a role model for the evaluation of research process.

• Acts as an advocate in meeting patient/family needs related to research protocol.

Communication

• Protects patient/family right to confidentiality in relation to research protocol.

• Act as a role model for other professionals by communicating responsively, respectfully and assertively.

• Collaborates with physicians and other healthcare professionals throughout all phases of the research process.

• Serves as protocol liaison to community-based physicians regarding patient referrals for clinical trials in coordination with the ACTU Study Coordinator.

• Uses conflict resolution skills proficiently in dealing with research problems concerning staff, patient/family and other members of the healthcare or research team.

Patient Services/ Plan of Care

• Designs orientation materials for both patient/family and health professionals as related to the research protocol as necessary.

• Serves as content expert in the development, review and revision of educational materials developed for research study.

• Evaluates effectiveness of research teaching plan in meeting educational needs of staff/patient/family and makes recommendations for change as needed.

• Takes initiative in the review and management of research orientation program and examines its impact on unit functioning.

• Explains research projects and their significance to potential research subjects and parents of children potentially involved in research projects.

• Ensures informed consents are obtained from subjects before initiation of any aspect of research projects.

Professional Development

• Plans activities to meet own educational needs.

• Applies established findings of research to nursing practice when appropriate.

• Addresses practice problems that arise from research through systematic assessment and documentation.

• Act as Children’s National representative when networking with other health care providers at professional meetings, other facilities, etc.

Leadership

• Acts as liaison and information resource about protocol for hospital departments, sponsors and other study centers.

• Actively contributes to the planning and implementation of change made necessary by the research protocol and coordinates research protocol through all phases of research process.

• Acts as data manager for protocol and prepares new clinical protocol for IRB submission; coordinates and maintains activities to ensure study protocols are carried out effectively and appropriate time frame.

• Assists research staff to review priorities and redirect activities as needed.

• Organizes schedule to coordinate several ongoing projects and/or different phases of the research process.

• Anticipates the effect of the study on unit functioning; obtains prior approval from Nurse Manager for changes that adversely affect unit function.

• Prepares, submits and monitors administrative and regulatory documents for study sponsors.

• Coordinates patient recruitment activities to ensure a proper informed consent is obtained.

• Coordinates research activities by communicating with sponsoring agencies on a regular basis.

Professional Practice/ Research

• Participates in Shared Leadership.

• Contributes to Children’s National’s MAGNET Journey.

• Ensures nursing practice is based on evidence of best practice.

• Participates in the Division of Nursing’ Performance Improvement process at the division or unit level.

• Participates in community activities.

Benefits That Support You:

• Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, prescription, infertility, and transgender health services.
• Generous paid time off, including vacation accrual from day one, sick leave, holidays, and a personal day.
• Financial wellness support, including a 401(k) plan and healthcare and dependent care spending accounts.
• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and long-term disability coverage, with optional supplemental plans.
• Additional perks, including tuition assistance, fitness resources, employee assistance, commuter benefits, and more.

Why Join Us:

• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children’s Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children’s hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.
• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.
• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.

The disclosed salary range includes the minimum and maximum rates within which Children’s National believes an individual’s base pay rate will fall for this position. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the maximum of the pay range. The exact pay rate for this position will be based on a variety of factors in alignment with the Children’s National compensation philosophy. These factors are legitimate and non-discriminatory including, but not limited to, the current market conditions; organizational needs; the individual’s combination of prior work experience, level of education, knowledge, skills, and other qualifications. Children’s National is committed to providing a fair and competitive total rewards package to each of our employees. This base salary range does not include our comprehensive benefits package or any additional compensation for which this position may be eligible.

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here: and the pay transparency policy is available here: Know Your RightsPay Transparency Nondiscrimination Poster.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a “drug-free” work environment: a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors). Though recreational and medical marijuana are now legal in the District of Columbia, Children's National and its affiliates maintain the right, in accordance with our policy, to enforce a drug-free workplace, including prohibiting recreational or prescribed marijuana.