Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner to support the ADRC in research studies, including collecting histories, conducting neurological exams, and assisting ADRC-related trials.

The role involves coordinating with the Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core, educating health professionals, and ensuring regulatory adherence in a on-campus setting.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Nurse Practitioner preferred or comparable education.
• Bachelor’s Degree required as minimum education.
• CRNP or PA licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Obtain medical, neurological histories and perform physical/neurologic examinations on ADRC participants and healthy controls.
• Coordinate with regulatory bodies; report to auditing bodies and ensure regulatory adherence.
• Assist with ADRC-related clinical trials, recruitment plans, and genetics/consent processes as needed.
• Educate health professionals and lay community; provide tutorials and conduct lectures on AD healthy aging.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master’s Degree Nurse Practitioner (preferred)

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner (26005545)

Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner

Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005545 )

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) is hiring a nurse practitioner to provide research support to theNIA-funded ADRC through the research services in theADRCClinical Core. This person will obtain medical/ neurological histories and perform physical/neurologic examinations onADRCregistry participants; conduct research interviews with the study partner, provide back up for theADRCAutopsy program; and will assist in patient recruitment and the conduct of ADRC-related clinical trials and longitudinal consortia. She/he will also participate withADRCOutreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core in the education of health professionals; provide relevant tutorials; and conduct lectures regarding AD healthy aging to the lay community.

Education: Master’s Degree Nurse Practitioner is preferred or comparable education.

Job Summary

Supports clinical research projects by facilitating finalization on medical research protocols, managing final approvals of procedures, and assisting research faculty with future trials by study protocol drug and device advisement. Prepares, writes, and presents updated protocols. Works directly with patients and takes medical histories, performs exams, obtains biological specimens, assists with procedures, schedules tests, and performs study-specific protocols. Acts as liaison to regulatory bodies and reports to auditing bodies. Ensures regulatory adherence.

Essential Functions

Obtain comprehensive medical, medication, and neurological histories and perform thorough physical/neurologic examinations onADRCparticipants and healthy controls Establish rapport with both pts/caregiver; Recognize signs and symptoms of dementing illnesses and other medical conditions; Formulate differential diagnoses in conjunction with attending physicians; Promptly report unusual, findings and make appropriate recommendations; Complete research/clinical forms following established guidelines; Obtain/analyze routine laboratory specimens, .Provide written comprehensive summary to be included in the patient’s research file; prepare and present completed history and data at weekly ADRC Consensus Conference; and provide backup for theADRCAutopsy program.

Conduct assessments forclinical drug trials andNIHconsortia and serve as backup coordinator or lead coordination as necessary. Assist with the creation of a subject recruitment plan to maintain a steady flow of subjects into trials. Develop source documents and participate in QC activities related to electronic data submissions. Monitor SAEs, providing sponsor andIRBwith information according to guidelines, and maintain documentation untilSAEis resolved. Meet with study monitors and handle data queries and quality assurance activities.

Participate withADRCOutreach, Recruitment and Engagement (ORE) Core in the education of mini-residents, interns, residents and fellows, health professionals, other students and caregivers. Provide relevant tutorials. Provide opportunity for observation/ explanation of clinical interview and exam. Provide tutorials relative to normal aging and differential diagnoses of AD and other dementias. Conduct lectures regarding AD research update, communication with AD patients and differential diagnosis to lay community audiences.

Physical Effort

Must be able to get around a university and hospital setting.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research - Nursing

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

Will this position accept 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 CRNP or PA

Work Schedule M-F, 8:30-5:00

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

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 Not Applicable

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