Clinical Research Nurse – Diabetes Trials

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Division of Endocrinology is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support a Diabetes Clinical Research Center. You will provide primary nursing care in a clinical research unit, administer medications, perform venipuncture and IV starts, and assist with glycemic clamps and glucose tolerance testing under PI supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating inpatient and outpatient activities, reviewing protocols, training staff, and ensuring compliance with ANA standards

Qualifications

• RN license issued by California required with six months+ research experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with plan to obtain BART within 6 months.
• Ability to draw blood, start IV lines, collect specimens and administer medications in a research setting.
• Familiarity with clinical research protocols and specialized procedures (glycemic clamps, PK sampling, glucose tolerance tests).

Responsibilities

• Provide primary nursing care to adult volunteers in a clinical research unit.
• Administer medications, perform venipuncture, start IVs, and assist with glycemic clamps and glucose tolerance tests.
• Review protocols, train staff, and ensure regulatory compliance (IRB, JCAHO).
• Coordinate inpatient/outpatient functions and assist investigators in data collection and documentation.

Skills

Venipuncture

IV insertion

Glycemic clamps

Nursing assessment

Critical care nursing

Education

Registered Nurse license (CA)

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Tools

EKG

IV pumps

Blood collection equipment

Job description

UC San Diego's Division of Endocrinology is seeking an experienced registered nurse to support a Diabetes Clinical Research Center. You will provide primary nursing care in a clinical research unit, administer medications, perform venipuncture and IV starts, and assist with glycemic clamps and glucose tolerance testing under PI supervision.

Responsibilities include coordinating inpatient and outpatient activities, reviewing protocols, training staff, and ensuring compliance with ANA standards