Nurse​/Researcher

Job Description

This position contributes nursing expertise to the department to in support of the mission of the USF DEC Diabetes Clinical Research Team. The Nurse Researcher will serve as a lead coordinator for research projects and will provide clinical nursing support to projects led by other clinical research team members within the department. This role includes participation in all aspects of study start-up, regulatory management, direct clinical care and education of research participants and other assigned project administrative duties that may include ensuring accurate billing and facilitating travel and accommodations for research participants.

The USF DEC research team works collaboratively with investigators and other team members to support the clinical research of our department. This role will participate in clinical research, departmental, and Office of Clinical Research (OCR) meetings that offer continuing education and support for our research mission. USF provides support and training via the USF Bulls IRB, Sponsored Research, and the USF Research Integrity & Compliance Office.

This position contributes nursing expertise to the department to in support of the mission of the USF DEC Diabetes Clinical Research Team. The Nurse Researcher will serve as a lead coordinator for research projects and will provide clinical nursing support to projects led by other clinical research team members within the department. This role includes participation in all aspects of study start-up, regulatory management, direct clinical care and education of research participants and other assigned project administrative duties that may include ensuring accurate billing and facilitating travel and accommodations for research participants.

The USF DEC research team works collaboratively with investigators and other team members to support the clinical research of our department. This role will participate in clinical research, departmental, and Office of Clinical Research (OCR) meetings that offer continuing education and support for our research mission. USF provides support and training via the USF Bulls IRB, Sponsored Research, and the USF Research Integrity & Compliance Office.

Evaluate potential research participants with Principal Investigator; schedule and perform screenings and conduct participant consent and randomization into appropriate research studies.

Address IRB submission and correspondence requirements.

Coordinate and schedule study visits and follow-up. Oversee / perform required procedures for each research visit; complete required data entry per study protocol: maintaining documentation and case report forms.

Report Adverse Events according to protocol. Communicate questions, problems, changes to the Principal Investigator.

Prepare and submit protocol applications, amendments, annual reviews, Adverse Event reports, and study sponsor communications to IRB as required.

Collect, analyze, and perform quality assurance of study data. Monitor overall clinical study to ensure quality control measures are following protocol. Oversee ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medications for studies.

Perform procedures as necessary, including venipuncture, electrocardiograms, quantitative Sensory Testing, glucose/insulin testing, etc. for the study.

Coordinate with specialty clinics, coordinating with clinic staff and physicians to evaluate patients that might be considered for research studies. Provides study specific training and guidance in specialty area to patients and delegated research staff.

Assist in planning and performing research subject recruitment/screening at appropriate outreach events including camps/walks, symposia and education/support events for patients, families, and care providers.

Collects, analyzes, and performs quality assurance of study data. Monitors overall clinical study to ensure that quality control measures are following applicable protocols.

Recommend changes in protocols to improve quality of data gathering or overall study. Ensure consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of trials by team members.

Oversee ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medications for the research study.

Collaborate in development of new research proposals, providing clinical nursing consultation in the development of protocols, research instrument design, coding and analysis, and selection of assessments. Assist in developing proposals for new research projects.

May serve as an advocate for a specific population through participation in community fairs, programs, committees, state and national committees, programs and conferences.

Collaborate in development of new research proposals, providing clinical nursing consultation in the development of protocols, research instrument design, coding and analysis, and selection of assessments. Assist in developing proposals for new research projects.

Collaborate with clinical research…