Clinical Research Nurse - LPN

Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse – LPN

Department: Clinical Research

Location: Rochester General Hospital

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8-4:30pm

Coordinates and facilitates clinical research activities with the Rochester General Hospital Research Institute (RGHRI). Ensures research is done in accordance with RGHRI, RRH, IRB, sponsor and governmental regulations. Conducts research-related clinical procedures. Maintains a research database.

• Coordinate and work collaboratively with both research scientists and clinical site personnel (clinical providers and nurses) in patient subject recruitment, consenting, record maintenance and research sample acquisition and transportation.
• Ability to retrieve non-invasive research specimens (e.g, nasal wash, phlebotomy) and assist physician or advanced practitioner in clinical research procedures (e.g., tympanocentesis in ambulatory setting).
• Ensures study data are collected accurately, and maintained in an orderly and easily retrievable manner. Able to quickly reconcile data and answer data queries.
• Comfort with both “paper charts” and electronic medical record (EPIC system).
• Coordination with both information technology staff and research staff in maintenance of database systems.
• Assist the Director and Assistant Director of the RGHRI in outreach activities to clinical sites, IRB approvals, grant processes, and data reporting to sponsors, to funding institutions, and in manuscripts.
• Maintenance of appropriate job- and profession-specific certifications and credentialing.
• Travel between local research sites (urban and suburban Rochester).

• Graduate from an accredited School of Practical Nursing or equivalent.
• Current licensure in the State of New York.
• Valid NYS driver license as referenced in RRHS Fleet Program.

• Pediatric experience required;
  Ability to interact well with pediatric patients and patients’ families.
• 2-4 years of experience preferred.
• Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.

BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association (AHA)

RN - Registered Nurse - New York State Education Department (NYSED)

M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects;
Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

Pay Range $26.00 - $32.00

City Rochester

Postal Code 14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.