Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.)

U.S. Anesthesia Partners; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.) to provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants. You will take health histories, monitor for adverse effects, collect samples, and ensure compliance with federal and regulatory patient information requirements.

Requires RN credential and ability to work under supervision with limited independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Equivalency statement: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol. Educates staff about the scientific aspects of the study.
• Applies pharmacological knowledge to help PI determine idiosyncrasies and unexpected results. Evaluates adverse events (AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI.
• Presents related information to community for recruitment purposes or to other research professionals in a variety of settings.
• Mentors and trains new and subordinate employees.
• Helps determine personnel required to complete trial and develop the timeline for trial completion.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) + 2 years of directly related work experience

Master’s degree (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience

Job description

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.)

Job Summary

Provide treatment, monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinicaltrial participants. Take health histories, watch for negativeeffects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatoryrequirements regarding patient information. Work collaborativelywith team members and physicians. Identify potential clinical trialparticipants and oversee the process of recruiting those patientsfor experimental research. Ensure patient has information about thetrial's potential benefits and risks, and that all information isunderstood well enough to give informed consent. Requires theRegistered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires basic skill set andproficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closelysupervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associatedvaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior tothe first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers andcommunity by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to beimmunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limitedexemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications orreligious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Learn more about the great benefits of working forUniversity of Utah: benefits.utah.edu

The department may choose to hire at any of the below joblevels and associated pay rates based on their business need andbudget.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol. Educatesstaff about the scientific aspects of the study.
• Applies pharmacological knowledge to help PI determineidiosyncrasies and unexpected results. Evaluates adverse events(AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI. Conductsfollow-up to determine resolution of AE. Reports serious AEs to IRBand sponsor.
• Presents related information to community for recruitmentpurposes or to other research professionals in a variety ofsettings.
• Mentors and trains new and subordinate employees.
• Helps determine personnel required to complete trial anddevelop the timeline for trial completion. Reviews study relateddata to assure compliance with study protocol.
• Prepares emergency use report.
• Manages pharmacokinetic collection and storage.
• Relates lab results to PI and sponsor.
• Ensures appropriate maintenance and calibration ofequipment.
• May perform bedside care.

This job description has been designed to indicate the generalnature and level of work performed by employees within thisclassification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted asa comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities andqualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Team Culture

• Supports a transparent and supportive work environment
• Reliable, displays a positive attitude, does not engage ingossip, supports the team and is flexible
• Communicates problems, issues and frustrations to supervisorand/or OB/WCSL Leadership

University of Utah Health Benefits Package

University of Utah Health is proud to offer a generous benefitspackage! Our healthcare plans include medical and dental coverage,prescriptions, basic vision coverage, and behavior health benefits.Employees are eligible for a discount of up to $25 per month ontheir premiums for participating in our Well-U Wellness Program.Our retirement plan includes automatic enrollment into ourUniversity-funded 401(a) plan with a contribution rate of 14.2%! Additional benefits include half-offtuition for employees, their spouses, and their dependent children,University-provided Part I life insurance, and discounts throughmany retail vendors who have teamed up with the University. Visitour Benefits website for more information at www.hr.utah.edu/benefits.

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), I

Provide treatment,monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants.Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regardingpatient information. Work collaboratively with team members andphysicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants andoversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimentalresearch. Ensure patient has information about the trial'spotential benefits and risks, and that all information isunderstood well enough to give informed consent. Requires theRegistered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires basic skill set andproficiency. Conduct work assignments as directed. Closelysupervised with little latitude for independent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directlyrelated work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree. Thisis an Entry-Level position in the General Professional track.JobCode: PZ6611Grade: P15

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), II

Provide treatment,monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants.Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regardingpatient information. Work collaboratively with team members andphysicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants andoversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimentalresearch. Ensure patient has information about the trial'spotential benefits and risks, and that all information isunderstood well enough to give informed consent. Requires theRegistered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Requires moderate skill set andproficiency in discipline. Conducts work assignments of increasingcomplexity, under moderate supervision with some latitude forindependent judgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience. This isa Developing-Level position in the General Professional track.JobCode: PZ6612Grade: P17

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), III

Provide treatment,monitoring, and follow-up analysis for clinical trial participants.Take health histories, watch for negative effects, and collect samples. Adhere to federal and regulatory requirements regardingpatient information. Work collaboratively with team members andphysicians. Identify potential clinical trial participants andoversee the process of recruiting those patients for experimentalresearch. Ensure patient has information about the trial'spotential benefits and risks, and that all information isunderstood well enough to give informed consent. Requires theRegistered Nurse (R.N.) credential. Considered highly skilled andproficient in discipline. Conducts complex, important work underminimal supervision and with wide latitude for independentjudgment.

Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master's (orequivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience. This isa Career-Level position in the General Professional track.Job Code:PZ6613Grade: P19

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher educationcan be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience(Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related workexperience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), I: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related workexperience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.

Clinical Trial Nurse (R.N.), II: Requires a bachelor's (orequivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years ofdirectly related work experience.

Clinical Trial Nurse(R.N.), III: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 6years or a master's (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly relatedwork experience.

Requires current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Preferences

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN45889B

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Work Schedule Summary: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to5:00pm. Some earlier mornings and later evenings may berequired.

Department: 00931 - Ob/Gyn Research Network

Location: Campus

Pay Rate Range: 25.00 to 54.00

Close Date: 10/26/2026

Open Until Filled: