Per Diem Clinical Research RN – Nephrology – MGH

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

* 2 Years of RN Experience Strongly Preferred
* 1 Year of Research RN Experience Preferred

This is a per diem Research Nurse position at the Vasculitis and Glomerulonephritis Center (VGC) at Massachusetts General Hospital. We are an ambulatory care center that focuses on treating several autoimmune kidney diseases, such as ANCA vasculitis and lupus nephritis and improving Nephrology’s standard of care through clinical research. We conduct PI-initiated clinical trials, sponsor-initiated clinical trials, and work in collaboration with other departments within MGH.

As a Research Nurse, you will serve as the main point of contact for all research projects.
-Work closely with a team of experienced healthcare professionals (physicians, experienced research nurses and medical technicians) to complete research projects, publish manuscript and present findings at international conferences.

This position offers a unique opportunity to simultaneously gain extensive clinical and research experience.

We are looking for highly motivated, respectful, and hardworking individual with great attention to detail who is willing to lead and support our clinical and research teams.

-Collects & organizes patient data
-Maintains records and databases
-Uses software programs to generate graphs and reports
-Assists with recruiting patients for clinical trials
-Obtains patient study data from medical records, physicians, etc.
-Conducts library searches
-Verifies accuracy of study forms
-Updates study forms per protocol
-Documents patient visits and procedures
-Assists with regulatory binders and QA/QC procedures
-Assists with interviewing study subjects
-Administers and scores questionnaires
-Provides basic explanation of study and in some cases obtains informed consent from subjects
-Performs study procedures, which may include phlebotomy.
-Assists with study regulatory submissions
-Writes consent forms
-Verifies subject inclusion/exclusion criteria
-Performs administrative support duties as required
-Crafts budgets for studies
-Conducts study billing as research coordinator and financial coordinator
-Administer/record study drug
-Maintain research data, patient fields, regulatory binders and study databases
-Perform data analysis and QA/QC data checks
-Organize and interpret data
-Develop and implement recruitment strategies
-Act as a study resource for patient and family
-Monitor and evaluation lab and procedure data
-Evaluate study questionnaires
-Contribute to protocol recommendations
-Assist with preparation of annual review
-May assist PI to prepare complete study reports 

Job Summary

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients’ clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.

-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

-Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.

-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ conditions.

-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions. 

Education
Associate’s Degree Nursing required or Bachelor’s Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN – State License] – Generic – HR Only required

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
– Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
– Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
– Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
– Knowledge of medical terminology.
– Excellent verbal and communication skills.
– Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Hybrid 

101 Merrimac Street 

0 

Per Diem 

Day (United States of America) 

Pay Range

$41.72 – $105.65/Hourly 

Grade

GHCARN055 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. 

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.