About the role
Research nurses are specialized nurses who work with clinical studies and medical research. They often have a nursing degree and additional education in research methodology and biostatistics. Research nurses are a bridge between science and patient care and contribute to the development of new treatment methods.Responsibilities
Research nurses are responsible for planning and conducting clinical trials. They recruit and inform study participants, collect data, and ensure that research protocols are followed. Their work also involves ensuring ethical guidelines and patient safety during the course of the study.Skills and tools
Research nurses must have good knowledge in clinical assessment, research ethics, and data protection. They often use statistical programs like SPSS and data management systems. Communication skills and accuracy are important qualities in their work with patients and research teams. Common competencies demanded by employers are klinisk prövning, vårdavdelning/mottagning and reumatologi.