Who We Are:

The Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, (MAPMG) is one of the nation's premier multispecialty medical groups and is the largest integrated medical group in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. Founded in 1980, the medical group has more than 1,700 Permanente physicians spanning more than 50 subspecialties. Together, we serve approximately 800,000 Kaiser Permanente members in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia at 34 area medical centers, plus several community hospitals and skilled nursing facilities.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to join the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Research Institute (MAPRI) team. The Clinical Research Nurse participates throughout the entire clinical trials study process. Specific responsibilities include preparing and submitting IRB and regulatory documents, collaborating with physicians to determine patient eligibility for clinical trials, discussing specific trials with potentially eligible patients, consenting and coordinating patients to be enrolled in specific clinical trials, and monitoring patients enrolled in clinical trials. 

Additional responsibilities include assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical trials for research by pharmaceutical companies, device manufacturers, collaborating institutions, cooperative groups, and internal investigator initiated studies.  Some travel is required to investigator meetings, training sessions, and to Kaiser Permanente medical centers within the region.

This position is a hybrid position with some telework opportunities in conjunction with working out of the Kaiser Permanente Tysons Corner and Burke Medical Centers. 

Responsibilities:

• Recruit and evaluate clinical study subjects, scheduling appointments and interviews
• Provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject’s care, treatments, and side-effects
• Explain informed consent procedures and obtain written consent
• Educate subjects on diagnosis and treatment plan
• Facilitate test and procedure scheduling for subjects participating in clinical trials and/or treatment plans according to protocol design
• Perform essential subject assessment functions such as accurately obtaining vital signs and collecting biological specimens
• Perform procedures according to the protocol using proper technique, standard precautions, and following Good Clinical Practice guidelines
• Complete all source documentation and Case Report Form, maintain thorough and organized study documentation, including research records, phone logs, screening logs, and regulatory binders, and accurate drug accountability records
• Complete, submit, and maintain documentation required by Office of Human Research Protection and regulatory documentation required by Sponsor
• Adhere to protocol requirements; identify and implement strategies to prevent protocol deviations and violations
• Follow billing policies to assure proper billing for research-related services
• Coordinate and participate in monitor and regulatory visits, and manage timely responses to queries. e.g., corrective action plans
• Monitor subject responses to protocol and communicate findings to the physician and health care team; report adverse events to the PI and others as required by protocol
• Attend research meetings, staff meetings, conferences, and in-service education of nursing and medical staff
• Foster and maintain cooperative relationships with other departments, patients, medical staff, and sponsors
• Responsible for knowing and following all MAPRI SOPs, IRB SOPs, Kaiser Permanente policies and procedures, and Federal rules and regulations applicable to clinical research
• Prepare IRB documentation as required, including: initial submissions, protocol amendments, protocol modifications, Adverse Event Reports, protocol deviations, protocol violations, continuing review, and informed consent documents
• Obtain and prepare regulatory documents required to conduct clinical trials, including: investigator CVs, financial disclosure forms, laboratory certifications, radiation safety exemptions, FDA 1572 forms, etc.

Qualifications:

• Licensed Nurse (RN) in jurisdiction to which assigned
• Research professional certification within 2 years of hire (e.g., Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) or Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP))
• DOT/IATA certification within one year of hire
• CPR certification
• Passing grade on Kaiser Permanente standard medication test
• Minimum three years of clinical nursing experience
• Minimum one year of related work experience in clinical trials research
• Detailed knowledge of research rules and regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet applications, and other software applications unique to the MAPRI
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in self-directed manner
• Ability to maintain meticulous records for clinical trials and research projects, including case report forms, regulatory documents, correspondence, etc.
• Ability to interact on a scientific level with medical staff, physicians, and representatives of national and pharmaceutical groups
• Ability to collaboratively assure protocol compliance and completion

Competitive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive benefits including 100% employer-funded medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and families
• Great work/life balance
• Generous paid time off
• Maternity and parental leave
• Pension plan and 401(k) retirement plan
• Life insurance, and short-term disability and long-term disability coverage
• Education reimbursement

Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity:

At MAPMG, equity, inclusion, and diversity are at the core of our organizational culture. MAPMG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. We continuously work to identify and mitigate healthcare inequities, and that starts with providing an inclusive, supportive environment for our employees. We encourage applicants of any race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin who value diversity and will commit to practicing culturally competent healthcare to apply.