Clinical Research Nurse II

Summary:

CICONIX, LLC (CICONIX) is looking for a Registered Nurse - Clinical Research Nurse (RN II) to provide technical and professional services in support of the Air Force Medical Service in San Antonio, TX.

• Current research is focused on optimizing existing and developing new casualty care tools & techniques; improving methods and techniques for use of remote monitoring and triage systems; identifying and mitigating issues related to casualty care in an expeditionary setting and validation of best-fit technologies in casualty care mission(s) such as Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
• The Nursing Department service areas include Trauma, Critical Care, Oncology, Neuroscience, Behavioral Health, Pediatrics, Medical Surgical Specialties, Perioperative Nursing, Interventional Radiology, Diabetes care, Inpatient care services, outpatient clinic and more.

About the Role:

• Exercising the full domain of practice for the clinical research nurse specialty that includes providing clinical care to research patients, supporting protocol implementation, and data collection, continuity of care, human subject protection and dissemination of clinical research findings.
• Utilizing advanced critical thinking and nursing skills to assess, plan, perform and evaluate nursing care for individual patients, patient's families and significant others who are participants in biomedical research protocols.
• Identifying and communicating the impact of research processes on patient care.
• Reporting to the research team any intervention adjustments based on issues and variances found through evidence-based nursing practices.
• Supporting biomedical research through detailed observation, measurements and data collection related to pertinent assessments as defined by the protocol specifications and the nurse's clinical judgment.
• Documenting observations, identifying trends, and effectively communicating this information to the multidisciplinary research team and nursing colleagues.
• Maintain all clinical research documentation to support on going and future studies in support of the principal investigator and the project staff.
• Providing feedback to colleagues and investigators on all issues affecting the quality of the research endeavor.
• Assisting less-experienced nurses to learn the specifics of studies or protocols.
• Evaluating patient trends in outcomes and compliance.
• Contributing to the design of clinical trials.
• Providing patient-focused nursing care within an interdisciplinary team by collaborating with team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research needs and allows for safe and effective collection of clinical research data.
• Contributing to multidisciplinary rounds and activities regarding patient care and protocol implementation.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from a professional nursing educational program required, master's degree preferred. One full year of clinical research nursing experience required (4 years preferred), or successful completion of a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree from a professional nursing educational program or related medical science field.

Licensure & Certifications (Current & Unrestricted):

• Registered Nurse (RN) License

Experience:

• One full year of clinical research nursing experience required (4 years preferred).
• Must successfully complete CITI training and remain current.

Security & Background Check:

• U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.

Preferred Qualification(s):

• Highly recommend current certification, such as Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC).