Conduct and assist in the organization of clinical, epidemiological or community oriented research programs. Conduct examinations, administer treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol and evaluate outcomes of patient participation in research studies.

Assist a coordinator or principal investigator in the organization and direction of research programs. Under general direction of the principal investigator conduct patient examinations; coordinate, administer and monitor treatment and procedures; collect, organize and analyze data obtained from the patient in the community and/or medical research setting. Apply an advanced knowledge of nursing practices in a medical specialty such as obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, neurosurgery, or oncology.

Assist coordinator or principal investigator by planning and conducting nursing protocol of medical team research; write consent forms, maintain files in compliance with Food and Drug Administration's regulations;

Identify appropriate subject groups for research participation; determine eligibility, prepare Human Subjects applications, obtain informed consent, enroll patients in study; submit protocols to Human Subjects Review Board;

Conduct physical assessments; take medical histories;

Apply an advanced knowledge of a medical specialty area to assess patient reaction to treatment and/or medication and recommend course of action within the research parameters to the principal investigator;

Evaluate effectiveness of biomedical equipment and/or treatment regimen in the context of the research;

Assess family attitudes, living conditions, medical histories and financial status; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and their families, professional or community groups and volunteers; maintain contact with public agencies which are involved in aspects of the research;

Coordinate and evaluate the collection of research data; coordinate data management system for research data; create data collection tools;

Conduct literature review, assist in the preparation of data for use in manuscripts for professional publication;

Assist in writing grants and developing budgets;

Instruct hospital and clinic staff in implementation of research protocol;

May direct the work of clerical, data entry or laboratory technician support staff;

Perform the duties of a Registered Nurse 1 – Research;

Perform related duties as required.

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Washington.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Bachelor's Degree in nursing or a relevant field

AND

two years of experience at the Registered Nurse 1 – Research level.

New Class: 10-22-90
Revised new class code: (formerly 6211) effective July 1, 2007

Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.