The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Research Nurse Manage r who will be responsible for managing research studies on food allergy within the Division of Pediatric Allergy. The successful candidate will supervise and monitor professional and non-professional staff and ensure that research-related services are provided according to the study protocols, meeting established hospital and accrediting agency regulations and guidelines. The Manager will oversee operational management and strategic planning and day-to-day operations. This position reports directly to the Director of the SOM Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Leverage Staff

• Hire, train and supervise Research Associates, Coordinators and Professional Staff.

• Conduct performance appraisals for Research Associates, Coordinators and Professional Staff.

• Mentor, discipline and motivate staff.

• Oversee progress of staff through weekly progress meetings.

• Initiate Interview process for new staff.

• Direct orientation of newly hired staff.

• Arrange for adequate coverage when personnel are absent.

• Consult with Department Director and Administrator to determine long-term staffing needs and level of expertise required by program goals and utilization trends.

• Provide primary point of contact for Clinical Research Units, Research Laboratory, Investigational Pharmacy, Research Nutrition and Divisional Administration.

• Assist Primary Investigators with development, management, coordination and compliance of multiple research projects and activities

• Oversee project development, implementation and progress.

• Establish and implement processes and procedures within the Division of Pediatric Allergy, Immunology, and Rheumatology to ensure compliance with the requirements of Johns Hopkins University and outside sponsoring agencies.

• Develop strategies and set target dates for goals.

• Analyze data and develop reports and benchmarks to,- Identify trends and patterns recruitment and retention of research subjects

• Develop and monitor quality improvement initiatives

• Engage the entire team in study outcome goals

• Ensure that studies are conducted in accordance with all applicable regulations and guidelines and adhere to the standard operating procedures specified in the procedure manuals.

• Facilitate logistical aspects of materials and services needed for projects.

• Oversee IRB, IBC, and ICTR submissions for Division research projects.

• Submit applications, amendments, annual renewals and other documents to the IRB and other regulatory agencies.

• Develop and maintain Regulatory Binder and Manual of Procedures for Division research projects.

• Attend start-up meetings for new projects.

• Assist with budget and billing for research contracts.

• Direct auditing of compensations for study participants.

• Meet with Division Chief to discuss strategic planning for future food allergy projects

• Provide clinical research coordination for the multi-center food allergy research projects

• Provide advanced clinical care directly to patients/families enrolled in the studies.

• Identify staff, patient and systems issues that impact on patient care in the research setting.

• Develop and implement recruitment and retention strategies to ensure that studies are well-enrolled and have high participant retention rates.

• Facilitate teamwork between research team, research pharmacy, research unit staff, study coordinating center and other sites.

• Ensure accurate data management.

• Prepare site and staff for auditing and monitoring visits.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Must complete Manager Development Program within 12 months of employment/promotion date.

• Analytical skills necessary to resolve problems requiring a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline/field and/or improve enhance, or upgrade complex clinical, financial data processing, marketing or human resources systems and programs.

• Communication skills necessary to effectively manage employees within assigned department and to persuade and negotiate with peer-level managers on issues and programs that impact the department.

• Ability to effectively deal with conflicting view of issues and mediating fair and workable solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Individual must be a registered nurse, licensed in the State of Maryland or state where practicing.

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related discipline required.

• Minimum of five years experience in the specialty or a related area required.

• Related master's degree may be considered in lieu of some experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree strongly preferred.

Classified Title: Research Nurse Manager

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MG

Starting Salary Range: $86,500 - $151,400 Annually ($151,400 targeted; Commensurate with experience)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday/ 8:30-5:00

Exempt Status: Exempt

Location: School of Medicine Campus

Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Ped Immunology

Personnel area: School of Medicine

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Johns Hopkins University is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. The university promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.