Nurse Clinician - PRN

University of Missouri - Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri - Columbia seeks a Nurse Clinician in the Clinical & Translational Science Unit (CTSU). You will assess participant status, implement trial interventions, and partner with research teams on the study of new medications and devices.

This role involves primarily night and weekend shifts, with occasional last-minute requests based on entry criteria, and requires clocking 24 hours per three months and annual mandatory training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or equivalent education and experience.
• Two years of RN experience in an area of specialization.
• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-state RN.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient/participant status and implement protocol interventions per study.
• Start IVs and draw blood per study protocol and nursing workflow.
• Administer investigational products and monitor for adverse events.
• Perform hemodynamic tests and collect data per protocol.
• Participate in required IRB training and industry-specific study training.
• Work primarily night and weekend shifts with flexible shift acceptance.

Skills

RN experience

Clinical nursing

Research coordination

Nurse clinician

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Missouri RN license or NLC

Job description

Hiring Department

Department of the Medical Research Office

Job Description

Are you ready for a change from bedside nursing? As a NurseClinician in the Clinical & Translational Science Unit (CTSU),you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on thefuture of healthcare. Your strong clinical and critical thinkingskills will be put to use as you assess patient/participant status,implement clinical trial protocol interventions and partner withhighly respected clinical research teams. You will learn new skillsand get an understanding of how new medications or devices aretested, approved and on the market.

• This position is primarily nights and weekends shifts.
• This position could be comprised of “last minute requests” forshifts based on participants who meet entry criteria in themoment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

• CTSU is a rapidly growing unit with a great deal of potentialfor advance and expand the role in the future.
• You will have the opportunity to experience a wide variety ofparticipants from infants, children and adults.
• This is an opportunity to learn more about clinical researchnursing careers and work in the state-of-the-art clinical research& trial units at University Hospital and NextGen building
• Complete required clinical research IRB training (CITI humansubject and Good Clinical Practice).
• Industry-sponsored specific study training.
• Use your clinical skill to assess patients who are alsoresearch participants and carry out clinical research activity perprotocol
• Collect research participant data/information as outlined inthe study protocol or nursing workflow sheet such as demographics,medication history, health history, height, weight, bloodpressure.
• Start IVs and draw blood per study protocol.
• Administer questionnaires per study protocol
• Administer investigational medication products and monitorparticipant for adverse events
• Following clear instructions and guidelines, administer varioushemodynamic tests such as spirometry, blood glucose testing,etc.
• Monitors for adverse events post-dose of investigationalproducts and communicates concerns with investigative team.
• This role will be supported by hospital services such as IV and rapid response teams as needed.
• The shift are 4-12 hours each. You will have the choice whetherto accept or decline a shift when offered.
• Required to clock 24 hours per three-month period to maintainposition.
• Annual mandatory training required to maintain position.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. Theperformance of these physical demands is an essential function ofthe job.

This position is active and requires occasional ambulating,reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 lbs.

Rarely, is there any participant lifting or moving.

Minimal assistance with participant ADLs such as bathing,repositioning or cleaning.

Shift

Shifts are 4 – 12 hours each, primarily evenings, nights, and/orweekends. Required to work at least 24 hours total in a three-monthperiod to maintain position.

Employee will have the choice whether to accept or decline a shiftwhen offered.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree or an equivalent combinationof education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skillsand abilities can be acquired.
• Two (2) years of RN experience in an area of specialization.
• Missouri Board of Nursing RN or Nurse Licensure Compact multi-stateRN. When primary state of residency changes, compact state RNs mustapply under new state of residency within thirty (30) days.

Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary Range: $36.19 - $41.34 hourly

Grade: PAT - RN4

University Title: Nurse Clinician

Internal applicants can determine their university title byaccessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Sponsorship Information

Employment visa sponsorship is not available for thisposition.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individualsin non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in theTax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan,please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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