Clinical Research Nurse Job Miami area,Florida USA,Nursing

Position: Clinical Research Nurse 2

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Nurse 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

Core

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse 2 ensures the integrity and quality of clinical research studies are maintained and conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Additionally, the Clinical Research Nurse 2 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives.

Core Job Functions

Assesses, troubleshoots, and reports problems with data collection to appropriate managing staff.

Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects’ responses.

Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.

Performs study data collection and entry using charts, correspondence, medical records, and relevant communications. Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.

Educates staff and subjects about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications. May also collect and handle specimens as required by individual study protocols.

Prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments and continually monitors applications and adverse events.

Assists with study completion, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files to ensure completeness and continuity of all study data.

Completes ongoing checks of clinical data entered on the case report forms to ensure accuracy and revises any discrepancies.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required (BSN)

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing:

Valid State of Florida RN license required
BLS certification

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Learning Agility:
Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
Teamwork:
Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication:
Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specifics

The Clinical Research Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care and compliance with the research protocol in an ambulatory setting. The Clinical Research Nurse 2 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives. Additionally, ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical research studies is maintained and that studies are conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures.

Provides care to patients, practicing in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice of the Florida Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care and institutional policies and procedures. Within that role, the Clinical Research Nurse 2 performs all steps of the nursing process including assessing/screening of patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers;

and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications while ensuring compliance with the research protocol. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided and nurtures a compassionate environment. The Clinical Research Nurse 2 delivers care that supports the UHealth mission to be a state-of-the-art academic medical center by participating in transforming patient care through innovative research.

Certification

and Licensing:
Preference

Current Florida Registered Nurse license;
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS);
Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) provider card for Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration;
Certification in relevant specialty or field (i.e., oncology, clinical research, etc.) preferred.

Benefits

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:
Full Time

Employee Type:
Staff

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