SP - Research Nurse

Our top-rated organization is looking for a Research Nurse to work in the School of Medicine. This is a temporary one (1) year assignment, end date will be determined based on the date of hire. This position is located in Farmington, CT. THIS POSITION DOES NOT OFFER ANY BENEFITS.

At UConn Health, this class is accountable for independently supporting research projects by providing patient care to study participants; and implementing and maintaining research protocols.

SCHEDULE:

Part time, variable schedule based on the needs of the study.

• Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Educates participants about study details to ensure the patient fully understands their options including study timelines, procedures, any applicable drugs used, anticipated side effects, and procedures for documenting symptoms.
• Provides medical information to study participants to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment.
• Performs medical tests, such as vital signs, point of care testing, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms.
• Collects blood and other research specimens, administers investigational medications, and reviews lab results.
• Assesses patient's health and reviews adverse events or treatment toxicities; notifies Principal Investigator of findings/issues.
• Ensures compliance with study protocols by providing thorough review and documentation of each subject study visit.
• Provides accurate and timely collection, documentation, entry and reporting of data throughout the study.
• Maintains regulatory documents.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing, with considerable nursing skills.
• Knowledge of research protocols.
• Knowledge of crisis theory, family dynamics.
• Considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills.
• Efficient computer skills.
• Ability to establish priorities.

Graduation from an accredited nursing program and two (2) years professional nursing experience preferably including work in clinical research.

Must possess and maintain a current State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license.

• Experience with regulatory procedures (informed consent, preparing IRB applications, modifications & annual renewals).
• Experience preparing research progress reports, sponsor audits, and monitoring visits.
• Experience in preparing study budgets, grant & contract applications, and sponsor negotiations.

Incumbents in this class may be required to lift and restrain patients; may have exposure to communicable/infectious diseases, to risk of injury from assaultive/abusive clients, and to disagreeable conditions.