Obtain and record research data in conjunction with the physician and other professionals on the research team; interview subjects; review medical records
•Assist in planning the nursing aspects of medical team research
•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 with aspects of the research of general public health care;
•Determine eligibility of potential study participants; obtain informed consent; enrol patients in research protocol; coordinate all aspects of the patient's care;
•Explain research protocol to participants; respond to patient inquiries regarding protocol; schedule patient participation; ensure compliance with research protocol; inform referring physicians of protocol requirements;
•Administer treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol;
•Assess patient reaction to medications and/or treatments as part of a research protocol; identify potential adverse reactions; conduct physical assessments; take medical histories;
•Coordinate and evaluate the collection of research data; coordinate data management system for research data; create data collection tools;
•Instruct hospital and clinic staff in implementation of the research protocol;
•May direct the work of clerical, data entry or laboratory technician support staff