Nurse​/Researcher

Nurse/Researcher (Finance)

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 requires licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code. Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two years of nursing research or directly related experience; OR an Associate's degree in Nursing with four years of same experience.

A Master's degree in Nursing is Preferred. Annual certifications may be required to participate in specific studies.

• Senate Bill 1310
  - The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310:
  Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.

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