Clinical Research Nurse - Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI)

Classification Title

Clinical Research Nurse

Classification Minimum Requirements

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

Job Description

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to support clinical research activities conducted through the Clinical Research Center (CRC).

The incumbent will conduct clinical assessments and administer protocol-specified interventions, including investigational products, in accordance with research protocols.

Research activities may occur in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) located in the Clinical and Translational Research Building (CTRB) and UF Health hospitals and clinics. Essential

functions include:

About This Role

Provide education and nursing care in support of clinical research trials and

projects in clinical settings:

• Provide clinical care to participants enrolled in clinical trials.
• Administer protocol-specified interventions, including investigational products, in accordance with research protocols.
• Initiate ordering of necessary tests, equipment and medications per protocol.
• Perform specialized tasks such as pharmacokinetic sampling, euglycemic clamp procedures, administration of conscious sedation; assisting with invasive procedures such as liver biopsies and bronchoscopies.
• Collect body fluid specimens, including timed specimens for pharmacokinetic assessments. Processes specimens for storage and shipping as required by protocol.
• Cross-train and provide support in the CRC specimen processing laboratory, including specimen receipt, processing, storage, documentation, and shipment in accordance with research protocols and applicable SOPs.

Coordinate assigned clinical research trials and projects in the clinical

setting:

• Assist principal investigator by planning and conducting the nursing protocol portion of the research protocol.
• Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and Food and Drug Administration’s regulations on all research activities. Coordinate the collection of research data; create data collection tools through applications such as REDCap.
• Explain research protocol to participants; respond to patient inquiries regarding protocol; schedule patient participation; ensure compliance with research protocol
• Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals.

Provide Administrative support to assigned research trials and projects:

• Provide administrative support to NIH’s WEBCamp scheduling and data tracking system.
• Assist with the implementation of the OnCore Clinical Trials Management system.
• Maintain detailed records of clinical research trials and projects, including data collection, while maintaining HIPAA compliance standards regarding patient confidentiality.
• Alert Principal Investigator(s) to any Adverse Events/Serious Adverse Events for timely reporting to the IRB when appropriate.
• Participate in quality improvement projects and in the development, review, update, and implementation of CRC standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Expected Salary

$70,000-$75,000 annually; commensurate with education and experience.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred

• Nursing experience in a clinical research setting.
• ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques Knowledge of basic principles and good clinical practice of clinical research
• Skill in the use of nursing equipment and instruments
• Ability to collect, collate, analyze and evaluate data from clinical research studies
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to work effectively and independently
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Expertise in phlebotomy

Special Instructions to Applicants

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

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

This is a time limited position.

Health Assessment Required: Yes