PRN Clinical Nurse; clinical research trials

PRN Clinical Nurse (clinical research trials) Job Summary

Assists in conducting clinical research trials by performing research and clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of Principal Investigator (PI). Provides patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project. This is a prn position, with shifts scheduled based on upon participant enrollment in clinical trials, participant availability, and scheduling constraints related to study protocol.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during study visits.
• Ensures compliance and attention to detail to each study protocol.
• Perform clinical tasks such as: vitals, venipuncture, sample processing, Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests, blood glucose monitoring, peripheral IV catheter insertion, management, and removal, etc.
• Work with a variety of patient populations such as young healthy individuals, older individuals, individuals with obesity, and metabolic disease.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol if needed and documents alternatives thoroughly.
• Reviews study visit related data to assure compliance with study protocol.
• Evaluates adverse events (AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI. Conducts follow-up to determine resolution of AE. Helps reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor if needed.
• May help to mentor and train new and subordinate employees.
• May assist in storage and organization of study samples.
• May assist in appropriate maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• May perform bedside care.

• Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.
• Ability to provide care to the population served.
• Demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communication skills.
• Ability to function during regularly scheduled, 12 hour, extended or alternative shifts.
• Ability to display mental and emotional stamina in situations dealing with death, multiple patients, family members, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to function calmly and competently in high stress situations.
• Ability to deal with the hazards involved in assessing and providing care to patients.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient’s status and provide care as described in the department’s policies and procedures manual.

• Nevarly Continuously:
  Clinical research environment.
• Often:
  Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals).

• Nearly Continuously:
  Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often:
  Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
• Seldom:
  Bending, reaching overhead.

• Required
• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah. Must maintain current Interstate Compact (multi-state)…