Clinical Research Nurse

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Híbrido; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

The University of Pittsburgh's Division of Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, seeks a registered nurse to join our Type 1 diabetes clinical research team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. The role centers on recruiting participants for multiple T1D protocols and performing blood draws.

You will coordinate visits, collect data, discuss studies with participants, ensure regulatory compliance, and support staff training.

Qualificações

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is the minimum education.
• RN licensure is required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical settings preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment for type 1 diabetes studies.
• Conduct blood draws and sample collection from IV lines.
• Discuss studies with potential participants and communicate results.
• Collect, review, and enter patient data and lab results.
• Ensure regulatory adherence and assist with IRB submissions.
• Train and mentor new staff; support ongoing study operations.
• Travel to outreach sites; hybrid on-campus/remote work as needed.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

This position is for the Division of Endocrinology within the Department of Pediatrics. We are seeking an enthusiastic RN to join our type 1 diabetes (T1D) clinical research team. The primary focus of this position is recruiting participants into our multiple type 1 diabetes research study protocols. Blood draw experience is preferred. The incumbent will be responsible for recruiting participants into the study, conducting blood draws and sample collections from IV lines, talking with potential participants about the studies, research testing results, as well as conducting visits. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Research visits take place at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) in Lawrenceville, at CHP satellite locations, and at various outreach locations and T1D events, some of which occur on evenings and weekends. The incumbent must be willing to travel. If not utilizing public transportation for travel, a valid driver’s license is required. It is the expectation that the incumbent will use their own vehicle required for local travel and the owner of the vehicle must carry automobile liability insurance. The owner’s automobile liability insurance coverage is primary coverage. The University’s automobile liability insurance policy provides excess coverage only. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment.

Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence.

This position will support the clinical research team by participating in an increasing number of ongoing, funded type 1 diabetes research studies.

• Coordinates clinical research projects and drug trials. Assesses patients for qualification/enrollment in research projects and subject groups. Implements research protocols. Monitors patient assessments.

• Collects and reviews lab results; monitors results for adverse reactions.

• Collects patient data, including medical histories and physical assessments. Maintains and enters data into databases/logs in a timely and accurate manner.

• Performs general laboratory duties including, but not limited to, monitors supply inventory, monitors temperatures of freezers and refrigerators, cleans equipment, and disposes of biological waste. Performs specialized nursing duties such as arterial puncture, venipuncture, and operation of electronic monitoring equipment; assists with surgical and/or invasive procedures.

• Administers treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol.

• Collects, prepares, and processes lab specimens.

• Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.

• Participates in the development of internal review board submissions as requested.

• Collaborates with multiple investigators, sponsors, and research coordinators.

• Assists with training of new staff and ongoing guidance of newer staff.

Light to medium.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

• Assignment Category: Full-time regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Nurse II
• Job Family: Research
• Job Sub-Family: Clinical Research - Nursing
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
• Substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
• Required Licensure/Certification: RN
• Work Schedule: Position will require flexibility with shift/hours; evenings and weekends possible.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
• Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
• Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
• Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
• Required Documents: Resume
• Optional Documents: Cover Letter