Research Nurse

The Center for Immunization Research offers an exciting career for a Research Nurse specializing in Pediatrics. The research nurse will function as a member of a research team comprised of scientists, health professionals, and administrative personnel to evaluate new respiratory vaccines in children. The research nurse will be responsible for the recruitment and clinical nursing care of healthy pediatric volunteers in intensive, respiratory clinical research studies. The primary roles are to conduct independent recruitment activities in pediatric clinics and private practices in the Baltimore/Washington area for participation in NIH-funded vaccine research studies, as well as performing clinical assessments and obtaining research specimens. Job requires collaboration with faculty, lab staff, IRB, and study sponsor on development, implementation, and management of various research studies. The research nurse will have a direct reporting relationship with a senior research nurse.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess, implement, and manage recruitment and study activities.
• Interview and educate potential study volunteers and families.
• Act as liaison between recruitment sites and study staff.
• Conduct participant pre-screen calls and schedule participants for screening visit.
• Conduct informed consent process.
• Review medical records for basic inclusion/exclusion eligibility and assist in study enrollment.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of standard operating procedures.
• Ensure studies comply with applicable regulations and guidelines, including Good Clinical Practice and Federal regulations.
• Implement and ensure compliance of QA/QC activities related to all studies.
• Perform other recruitment, retention, and research related activities as needed.
• Clear, concise, professional oral and written communication is required.
• Ensure security and confidentiality of all data.
• Conduct chart reviews, preparation and maintenance of study materials, and data collection, including but not limited to study documentation, maintenance of volunteer's medical and research records, and maintenance of written study related logs and computer files.
• Meet regularly (phone or in-person) with Sr. Research Nurse for review of data accuracy and overall progress of recruitment activities.
• Conduct research safety assessments.

• Provide quality and compassionate nursing care and collect nasal swab and blood specimens. The nursing activities may be performed in the CIR clinic, designated primary care provider offices, or in the volunteer's home.
• Communicate status of research activities to the study team.
• Engage in continuous professional development, training sessions and team meetings.

The successful candidate will have

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to effectively interact with pediatric medical care providers, parents, and children.
• Ability to make study level decisions based on a combination of professional judgment and experience.
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting.
• Reliable transportation to travel between volunteer's homes and recruitment sites.
• Comfortability completing nursing duties in a non-clinical environment.
• Flexibility in schedule to work evening and rotating weekend on-call hours to accommodate study needs.

*During the Influenza ('the flu') season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients/volunteers or work in patient/volunteer care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.
• Bachelor's Degree in nursing or related discipline preferred.
• Previous pediatric inpatient or outpatient clinical experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research and phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current Research Certification or willing to obtain research certification within three years of hire.

Classified Title: Research Nurse
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Nurse
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/03/ME
Starting Salary Range: $64,600 - $113,300 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am - 5 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10001144-Ctr for Immnztn Rsch Vaccine Scis CIR
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University's salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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