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Job Description
Experience
- Two or more years of pediatric clinical experience OR two or more years of clinical related experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Pediatric clinical experience
- Experience in the subspeciality of involvement
- 1 year of experience in research with knowledge about the conduct of clinical trials, research principles/methodologies, and study design
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Education
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Bachelor of Science in nursing preferred
Certification Summary
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the single State of Georgia or Multi-State through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
- ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Material or similar certification within 30 days of employment (if role requires specimen acquisition)
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) within 30 days of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 1 year of employment
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Working knowledge of federal regulations and regulatory requirements for conducting research
- Good computer skills, including working knowledge of a personal computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint) and basic statistics
- Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals
- Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to collaborate with various research staff, locally and externally
- Proficiency in pediatric physical assessment skills
Job Responsibilities
Develops, conducts, and facilitates research protocols
- Supports investigators in writing study protocols.
- Performs participant screening, enrollment, study activities, and communication.
- Coordinates study visits and procedures, including specimen acquisition, transport, documentation, and shipment.
- Maintains equipment and supply resources for research studies.
- Obtains informed consent by following Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Schedules study-specific visits in conjunction with ancillary departments.
Provides direct patient care to conduct research protocols
- Provides direct nursing care according to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta standards of practice.
- Completes phlebotomy for acquisition of research specimens.
- Administers research medications under a study-specific protocol.
- Completes nursing physical assessment, vital signs, and venous access.
- Completes clinical assessment and safety evaluation of study subjects and notifies Principal Investigator when appropriate.
- Reviews and grades adverse events, concomitant medications, VS’s, and lab results and notifies Principal Investigator when appropriate.
- Provides health education to participants as part of a study protocol.
- Completes nursing documentation and order entry within the medical record.
Manages all regulatory processes related to clinical research activities
- Completes Institutional Review Board preparation, submission, modifications, reporting, and termination activities.
- Maintains all regulatory documents.
- Participates in sponsor correspondence, monitoring, and study meetings.
Completes data management activities
- Assists in development and completion of source and case report form documentation.
- Completes data entry and ensures data integrity.
- Supports statistical services needs.
Facilitates grants, contracts, and financial tasks for research and clinical trials
- Supports investigator in study budgeting, sponsor interactions, routing, feasibility assessments, account management, and reconciliation.
- Completes research administrative duties according to Children’s policies regarding Epic enrollment, Clinical Trial Management System data entry, patient care invoice accuracy.
Performs quality and education activities.
- Monitors compliance throughout all study activities.
- Engages compliance oversight as needed.
- Participates in education activities to support specific research activities and primary role.
- Maintains all licensure, certification, and system education requirements for role.
- Participates in educational activities related to study needs for study staff, investigator team, and patient care staff.
- Participates in departmental policy and quality projects.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.
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Skills Required
- Two or more years of pediatric clinical experience or clinical-related experience
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia or through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact
- ARUP Handling, Packaging and Shipping Infectious Material or similar certification within 30 days, if specimen acquisition is required
- Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative training within 30 days of employment
- Basic Life Support certification within one year of employment
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Pediatric clinical experience
- Experience in the relevant subspecialty
- One year of clinical research experience with knowledge of clinical trials, research methodologies, and study design
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification
- Working knowledge of federal and research regulatory requirements
- Basic statistics knowledge
- Pediatric physical assessment proficiency
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta and has not been reviewed or approved by Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is paired with on‑site or near‑site primary care, a 24/7 nurse line, Teladoc, and counseling resources. Wellness services such as fitness centers, classes, and biometric screenings reinforce access to care and preventive support.
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Parental & Family Support — Near‑site child care, a child‑care credit, adoption and fertility assistance, and paid parental and other leaves indicate strong family‑oriented support. Everyday convenience perks like a free concierge service further ease caregiving and life logistics.
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Retirement Support — A dual‑plan setup with a 403(b) savings plan and a separate employer‑funded 401(a) growth plan signals meaningful long‑term financial support. Financial‑wellness resources are also highlighted.
Children's Healthcare Of Atlanta Insights
What We Do
For more than 100 years, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has depended on clinical and nonclinical employees to help make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Consistently ranked as one of the leading pediatric healthcare systems in the country by U.S. News & World Report, Children’s is the only freestanding pediatric healthcare system in Georgia and one of the largest pediatric clinical care providers in the country. We’re also one of Atlanta’s leading employers and have been recognized as one of the nation’s top places to work. Our System includes: • 789 licensed beds • Three hospitals • Urgent Care Centers • Marcus Autism Center • Center for Advanced Pediatrics • Support Center for nonclinical staff • More than 14,000 employees, including more than 4,400 nurses and 2,300 physicians representing more than 60 pediatric specialties and programs Why Children’s? Here are some of the reasons new graduates and experienced clinicians alike choose Children’s. • We manage more than 1.1 million patient visits and 44,400 surgical procedures annually. • We are home to the only Level 1 and one of the only Level 2 pediatric trauma centers in Georgia. • We take a team approach to care. Our clinicians collaborate with social workers, chaplains, music therapists, therapy dogs and many others to help ensure kids receive comprehensive care.
