Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Flexible spending account
employee wellness program
Job Description
Nicklaus Children's Hospital Research Institute (NCH-RI) is a premier pediatric research institution dedicated to advancing healthcare for children through innovative clinical trials and medical research. Located in Florida, NCH-RI collaborates closely with Nicklaus Children's Hospital (NCH), leveraging a multidisciplinary team approach involving principal investigators, sub-investigators, clinical research coordinators, and other healthcare professionals. The institute is renowned for conducting cutting-edge Phase I clinical trials and other research initiatives aimed at improving pediatric healthcare outcomes and advancing scientific knowledge. Candidates willing to relocate are welcomed, emphasizing a commitment to attracting top-tier talent nationwide to support the hospital's research mission.\n\nThe Clinical Research Nurse (CRN), Clinical Trials Office (CTO) role at NCH-RI is a vital position within the central team of specialized research professionals. Reporting directly to the Clinical Trials Office Manager, the CRN CTO works in collaboration with Lead Clinical Research Associates, study teams, hospital department administrators, and external sponsors to ensure all clinical research activities comply with federal regulations, institutional policies, and sponsor requirements. This professional plays a key role in coordinating team activities, managing procedural logistics, delivering protocol-specific training, and maintaining adherence to research standard operating procedures. The CRN CTO is responsible for planning and evaluating nursing care for clinical trial participants, including management of adverse event reporting and specimen collection.\n\nMoreover, the position involves extensive involvement in quality assurance and compliance efforts, working closely with Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance teams to uphold rigorous standards. The CRN CTO actively participates in investigator meetings, site initiation visits, and study monitoring to facilitate smooth study conduct. Candidates must demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of clinical trial design, execution, and regulatory processes, particularly in early-phase pediatric research. This role demands exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and a strong collaborative spirit. Candidates with experience in neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, or pediatrics within acute care settings are highly desirable. In addition, proficiency with database management tools such as REDCap and electronic medical record systems is preferred. The position requires a commitment to ongoing certification maintenance including Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS). This professional environment offers a dynamic opportunity to contribute significantly to pioneering clinical research that directly impacts children’s health and treatment advances.
Job Requirements
- BSN degree
- active RN licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC)
- completion of IATA certification via CITI 'Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials' within 3 months of hire
- certification in Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) within 6 months of hire
- maintenance of American Heart Association BLS certification
- 2-4 years of professional research or healthcare experience
- 1-3 years of Phase 1 clinical research experience
Job Qualifications
- BSN – Bachelors of Science in Nursing
- RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) – maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- IATA certification via CITI 'Shipping and Transport of Regulated Biological Materials' course completion required within 3 months of hire date
- American Heart Association PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) certification required within 6 months of hire date - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment
- 2-4 years of professional research or healthcare experience
- 1-3 years of Phase 1 clinical research experience
- ARNP highly preferred
- clinical research certification (e.g., CCRC, CCRP, CRA) preferred
- bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
- pediatric nursing experience in an acute care setting preferred
- experience in neurology, neurosurgery, or oncology preferred
- experienced with database management tools and/or REDCap preferred
Job Duties
- Coordinates team activities to ensure studies are carried out according to protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), applicable guidelines and regulations, and within budget
- plans logistical activity for procedures as per protocol and ensures thorough resource planning, identifies risks on study and ensures that actions are implemented to mitigate risks identified
- ensures study specific training materials, documents, and records are prepared and delivered or coordinate training, dry runs, simulations and tests as required
- implements, monitors, and assesses the need for training programs to maintain staff skill proficiency, including annual validation and currency of required certifications and licenses
- provides protocol-specific training to research study team and NCH hospital/department staff directly involved with the care/treatment of research patients
- works with NCH-RI staff to assist with developing, updating and implementing new Research Standard Operating Procedures, guidance documents, standard work and work flows (related to early phase research)
- coordinates, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care to clinical trial study participants including but not limited to Adverse Event reporting and other support activities
- provides nursing-related care to clinical trial study participants as outlined (and applicable) in the study protocol
- coordinates and executes the collection, compilation, and analysis of clinical research data from studies conducted by PIs and study teams at Nicklaus Children’s and the NCH-RI
- interacts with patients and families to recruit study subjects and ensures compliance with protocol guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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