Research Nurse

(ID: 2026-3821)

Axle is a bioscience and information technology company that offers advancements in translational research, biomedical informatics, and data science applications to research centers and healthcare organizations nationally and abroad.

With experts in biomedical science, software engineering, and program management, we focus on developing and applying research tools and techniques to empower decision-making and accelerate research discoveries.

We work with some of the top research organizations and facilities in the country including multiple institutes at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Axle is seeking a Research Nurse to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) located in Bethesda, Maryland.

Benefits We Offer

• 100% Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage for Employees
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401K match up to 5%
• Educational Benefits for Career Growth
• Employee Referral Bonus

Flexible Spending Accounts

• Healthcare (FSA)
• Parking Reimbursement Account (PRK)
• Dependent Care Assistant Program (DCAP)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account (TRN)

Position Information

Under this task order, the contractor will independently provide support services to satisfy the overall operational objectives of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. The primary objective is to provide services and deliverables through performance of support services.

Additional Qualifications

• Certifications & Licenses
• Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience with CPR certification
• Master’s degree in nursing with current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Three (3) years specialized experience plus a bachelor’s degree is equivalent to a master’s degree
• Field of Study
• Nursing
• Software
• MS Office Suite

Skills

• Experience working on clinical Protocols
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with MedSurg Nursing

Deliverables

Work products and documents related to recruitment and retention of patients into specific clinical protocols; ensure protocol compliance and database management; educate patients regarding the nature of the disease process and possible therapeutic strategies and protocol objectives. - Daily

Work products and documents related to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background; interview patients to obtain history; maintain computerized patient files and databases; interpret data; identify results that merit prompt clinical action; maintain required documentation and files for research protocols. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to performing physical assessments; analyze trends in patient conditions; suggest possible alterations in treatment regimens; perform physical assessments of patients; analyze trends in patient conditions; suggest possible alterations in treatment regimens according to research protocols. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to examining and monitoring patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient; participate in scheduled clinical update lectures, meetings and grand rounds; respond to telephone inquiries from protocol patients. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to providing counseling and teaching for patients and their families as appropriate; determine appropriate diagnostic testing; gather data for yearly IRB reviews; coordinate the submission process. - Ad-Hoc

Work with staff on prescheduling the appropriate evaluations, arranging patient travel and providing the patient with confirmation of the appointment time and a list of the scheduled diagnostic testing; schedule appropriate medical consultations as necessary. - Ad-Hoc

Work products and documents related to participating in the patient care conference; assemble diagnostic studies; attend professional meetings and seminars; review and summarize relevant literature. - Ad-Hoc

• Clean Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Run Validation - Ad-Hoc
• Inspect Equipment - Ad-Hoc
• Meet with lab members to present updates - Ad-Hoc

Statement of Work Details

Organize and facilitate the training program and teach physicians, physicians in training, nurses and other staff. - 1

Mentor health care members in the execution of trials and resolution of logistical constraints and update team members of changing directions in study implementation. - 2

Provide training to clinic staff with regard to Investigator, brochure information, protocol implementation, general and specific data collection and research practices. - 3

Provide mentorship developing skills and expertise in research protocols and all aspects of clinical research. - 4

• Provide mentorship to nurse specialists to develop skills and expertise in program areas. - 5
• Recruits and screens patients for inclusion in protocols and clinical trials.

Assist research and medical staff interview, screen and evaluate the appropriateness of eligible subjects for participation in the research protocol.

Participate in recruitment and outreach activities and contribute to recruitment strategies through innovative ideas.

Recruit and follow up with patients for clinical and basic research studies and protocols and provide clinical support to patients participating in protocol.

Design and maintain a selection of materials appropriate to send to health care referral sources seeking eligibility information or other objectives.

Organize and maintain an active referral list and master schedule for planning follow up and new patient admissions.

Provide instruction to potential clinical study subjects and those involved in care of subjects on aspects of subject’s care, treatments, and side-effects.

Provide information about the study to referring physicians, advocacy groups, NIH offices, and in response to inquiries from potential study participants.

Performs assessments and physicals and collects medical histories.

Participate in direct patient care, in coordination with interdisciplinary team and specific team members to create and communicate a plan of care that balances clinical care needs with research.

Obtain and record complete health histories and conduct physical assessments; communicate data from these and other sources.

Manage clinical and research support activities to ensure patient safety and address the clinical needs of the patients.

• Review findings from assessments and other sources in clinical rounds.
• Review charts to collect relevant clinical data such as laboratory test results and social background.
• Complete medical and psychiatric assessments of potential participants in multiple research protocols by collecting and reviewing past and present medical records and conduct interviews with research applicants and their families.
• Conduct family interviews to obtain comprehensive understanding of the care needs of the patient.
• Continually assess ongoing understanding of the research process for patients and families and provide teaching and support as indicated.
• Administers protocol consents and documentation and monitors compliance.

Ensure informed consent process and human subjects protection in clinical research and counsel patients regarding the potential risks.

Collaborate with researchers and medical staff to obtain and maintain informed consent and assent and address ethical and legal implication of the research protocol.

Contribute to all study related IRB and regulatory matters, including all reporting requirements (including deviations, unanticipated problems, adverse events) and report issues and variance promptly to the research team.

Collect and report data to appropriate regulatory and monitoring agencies.

Perform quality assurance and quality control activities relating to protocol adherence, protocol monitoring, data collection, data abstraction and data analysis and protect research participant data in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Coordinate various activities to ensure proper and filing of serious adverse events, amendments, annual reports, and other regulatory documents.

Prepare documentation and track and report regulatory and institutional protocol requirements and resolve all stipulations from protocol oversight groups.

• Performs data input and management.
• Perform accurate data entry into research database, including the use of standardized scales and assessments.
• Participate in data analysis and management as well as manuscript preparation and presentation of findings.

Maintain computerized patient files and databases containing research data generated through protocol studies and perform data searches of medical records for analyses of patient characteristics.

Support the general implementation, tracking, data acquisition, collection and reporting of all elements of the protocols.

• Manage data through research databases to ensure accurate and reliable data entry.
• Examine and monitor patients during protocol studies; ensure the collection of a complete clinical database on each patient.
• Provide expertise in clinical trial coordination and management of data acquisition.
• Performs clinical data interpretation and evaluates and interprets protocol and clinical trial findings.

Document observations and identify and evaluate trends and important findings, communicating information to the multidisciplinary research team for prompt clinical action.

Monitor activities pertaining to clinical protocols such as monitoring patient recruitment and retention, trial progress, and the need for extension or renewal of ongoing trials.

Present clinical data in terms which may be understood by the patient, as well as, interpretation at a level which is conversant with other health professional including physicians.

Develop intake tools and screening forms and work with researchers and medical staff on the gener