Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Genetics Research Nurse Job at Boston Children's Hospital (Boston)

Job Description

Cardiovascular Genetics Research Nurse for Pegasus Study on Natural History of Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy. The Research Nurse will provide specialized clinical and research support for a longitudinal natural history study investigating PKP2-associated arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ARVC).

Job Responsibility

Coordinates the recruitment, screening, consent, and enrollment of eligible participants
Oversees scheduling and execution of research visits
Conducts structured interviews and standardized questionnaires
Ensures the timely completion of study case report forms
Performs study-related clinical assessments and procedures
Monitors participant safety and well-being
Provides education to participants and families
Maintains strict adherence to institutional standards
Maintains study documentation and research records
Participates in internal audits and monitoring visits
Supports the preparation of regulatory submissions
Collaborates with research and biostatistics teams
Serves as a central point of contact
Participates in team meetings and protocol development
Contributes to manuscripts, abstracts, and presentations

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) required
Master’s Degree (MSN) preferred
Minimum of two to three years of relevant clinical or research nursing experience, preferably in cardiology or inherited disease research
Demonstrated knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP), research ethics, and IRB processes
Proficiency in medical record systems (e.g., Epic) and electronic data capture tools (e.g., REDCap)
Experience working in cardiovascular genetics or inherited arrhythmia syndromes (e.g., ARVC, HCM, LQTS)
Familiarity with natural history or registry-based clinical studies
Prior experience coordinating NIH- or industry-sponsored research
MA RN license required
BLS certification and CITI training