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Research nurse Supervisor

Lifespan
United States, Rhode Island, Providence
15 Lasalle Square (Show on map)
May 05, 2026
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, coordinates the identification, recruitment and follow up of patients participating in clinical research studies. In collaboration with physicians and other members of the health care team, promotes, explains and assists in the implementation of clinical research studies. Collects data, monitors programs and assures adherence to established protocols. May coordinate clinical trails data collection involving research teams from other institutions. Participated in analysis of data and in preparation of papers for publication. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate In addition, our leaders will demonstrate an aptitude for: Ensure Accountability and Build Effective Teams Drive Vision and Purpose and Optimize Work Processes By applying core and leadership competencies, leaders help Brown University Health achieve its strategic goals. RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists research physician in identifying patients meeting criteria for inclusion in specific clinical research studies. Assures all requirements for protocol eligibility are met. Contacts appropriate attending physicians to explain study and gain cooperation.Following established guidelines, obtains patients' informed consent; may write forms specific to individual studies submit to Patient Protection Committee for approval.Establishes study record for each participant, abstracting pertinent information from medical record.Monitors adherence to protocol through review of patient records, data collection sheets and through regular contact with patient and members of the health care team. May prepare schema appropriate to specific study protocol depicting concise criteria for use in monitoring process. Alerts physicians when laboratory studies, follow up data, etc. are due. Abstract information from data collection sheets to determine response to treatment and to identify abnormalities or problems associated with treatment protocols. Alerts appropriate health care and/or research team members as necessary.Interviews, selects, evaluates and as necessary, disciplines research nursing, other professional staff and related clerical support personnel. Directs work of subordinates to gather data and to prepare and maintain records for research investigatory studies.Monitors budget to assure specific projects remain within budgetary limits. May participate in the evaluation and selection of supplies and equipment.May make recommendations to the research physician regarding revision of protocols, assessment and report of on-going studies and review of new proposals.Maintains liaison with pharmaceutical companies, clinical centers and other participants in the study projects to gather and exchange information. May serve as central resource to coordinate research data collection from multiple outside institutions participating in related investigatory studies. Assures timely and accurate receipt and processing of information for analysis by investigators.May research literature to assess related findings and to assist in writing papers for publication.May perform duties of Research Nurse as required, with direct patient contact to administer drugs, obtain specimens, perform EKG's or related functions.Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Bachelor's Degree level of knowledge, including course work in chemistry, biology, and pharmacology .Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, physicians, research investigators and other professionals both within and outside the Hospital.Supervisory skills to direct and evaluate the work of subordinates.Analytical ability to classify and evaluate data, to assess abnormalities or problems with protocols and to monitor a budget.Organizational ability to develop and maintain records, to monitor adherence to protocols and to coordinate data collection from multiple outside sources.A professional level of knowledge in nursing to assess a wide variety of patients for inclusion in studies and to assess response to treatment.Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.EXPERIENCE:At least 4 years progressively more responsible experience in clinical nursing, including experience in a research area.Some exposure to patient care areas, with some walking between patient care areas. Pay Range: $83,532.80-$167,044.80 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: 593 Eddy Street - APC - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: M-Thurs (7:30-6:00) Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 10 hours Driving Required: No