Clinical Research Nurse - Gator MOMitor

Classification Title

Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is seeking candidates for a Clinical
Research Nurse position to help support Dr. Roussos-Ross’s research project,
MOMitor [https://obgyn.ufl.edu/patient-care/momitor/]. This will be done in
close collaboration with our division research staff. The Clinical Research
Nurse will communicate with patients, follow treatment algorithms, communicate
with treating clinicians, schedule outpatient appointments. The Clinical
Research Nurse will also assist physicians in obtaining and recording research
data in conjunction with physicians and other professionals on the research
team; interview subjects; enroll study subjects; review medical records;
document research related findings and data in research forms and EMR. They will
assist in planning nursing aspects of medical team research; write data
collection tools. The ideal candidate should have knowledge of EMR, excel, and
other data collection tools, work well in a team setting, recruit and enroll
subjects in on-going clinical trials, coordinate history and physicals on
clinical trial subjects, assist with continuing care of those subjects as well
as maintain all regulatory and sponsor required documentation.

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you will

Respond to patient alerts, assessing patient symptoms, following clinical
protocols, documenting findings, plan, outcome in EMR and data collection tools.

Obtain and record research data in conjunction with physicians and other
professionals on the research team; enroll study subjects, interview subjects;
review medical records; assist in planning nursing aspects of medical team
research; complete data collection tools.

Build 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.

Determine eligibility of potential study participants; obtain informed consent;
enroll 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.
Collect, record, organize, transcribe and verify accuracy of research data;
coordinate the collection of research data; create data collection tools through
applications such as REDCap.

Work with administrative staff and research peers, or Principal Investigator
(PI), on Institutional Review Board submissions. Communicate with sponsors,
auditors, monitoring agencies, and the Institutional Review Board(s) in a
timely, accurate, and effective manner. Performs other duties as may be
necessary to conduct study and carryout related functions of the Division.

Travel Requirements

This position will cover the Alachua, Bradford, Gilchrist and Union Counties and
thus will need a reliable mode of transportation and willingness to drive 1 hour
between clinical locations that will occur on weekdays. Some work will need to
be in person in the counties assigned and some will be via telehealth/remote.

Expected Salary

$70,000.00 annually

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of
professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance
with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications

Strong written and oral communication skills,
Preferred 3+ years of experience in obstetrics and/or research, specifically
patient recruitment, performing research studies, follow-up visits and
maintenance of study records.

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. 

This is a time-limited position.

This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under
consideration and need not apply.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p. m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes