Georgetown University is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to provide expert, independent care to patients in clinical research and standard-of-care settings, ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory standards, and advancing research while upholding excellence in patient care and regulatory integrity.
Requirements
- Needs to possess the ability to adapt to changing patient care needs that are driven by the research environment on the CRU and offsite settings
- Eager to learn and quickly master new procedures and technology
- Strong nursing foundation, including phlebotomy, IV placement, and patient assessment
- Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; computer literacy essential for daily tasks
- BCLS required; ACLS preferred; chemotherapy certification beneficial
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the District of Columbia
Responsibilities
- Lead study coordination as the primary liaison, ensuring seamless study implementation, protocol adherence and regulatory compliance
- Deliver direct patient care to research participants and standard-of-care patients across various health conditions and age groups within the CRU, clinical and other community settings as required.
- Collect and manage specimens and clinical data in accordance with study protocols.
- Educate and advocate for research participants, ensuring informed consent and adherence to ethical guidelines.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize research execution and patient care.
- Maintain expertise in safety regulations and compliance with institutional, federal, and local research guidelines.
- Adapt to flexible scheduling, including days, nights, and weekends, based on CRU needs.
Other
- Minimum of three years in nursing, preferably in acute care; research experience preferred
- Excellent organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, self-motivated, and ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team
- This position has been designated as on campus.
- All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
