Per Diem Registered Nurse

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Southern California (USC) invites a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join the Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute team in a part-time role. The RN will support clinical researchers, assist investigators, and provide nursing care across study activities, with emphasis on study recruitment, data collection and patient follow-up.

Ideal candidates hold a California RN license with oncology experience and preferred chemotherapy certification.

Qualifications

• Current/valid California State RN license.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Chemotherapy Certified preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education/training.

Responsibilities

• Assist investigators and research teams in conducting clinical research.
• Provide nursing care to participants across study phases and settings.
• Collect data and conduct follow-up for enrolled patients.
• Offer input on protocol design and execution to investigators.
• Mentor other nurses and study coordinators on care delivery.

Skills

Oncology experience

Chemotherapy certified

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Specialized/technical training

Job description

## Per Diem Registered NurseApply: Los Angeles, CA - Health Sciences Campus: Part time: Posted Today: REQ20180945The University of Southern California (USC), founded in 1880, is the largest private employer in the City of Los Angeles. As an employee of USC, you will be a part of a world-class research university and a member of the \"Trojan Family,\" which is comprised of the faculty, students and staff that make the university what it is.Join our team as the **Per Diem** **Registered Nurse - (RN)**!The Southern California Clinical and Translational Science Institute (SC CTSI) is a research organization at the University of Southern California (USC) and Children’s’ Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA). Our mission is to support, promote and accelerate scientific discoveries and their application in real-life settings to improve health in diverse populations. SC CTSI develops and provides resources, services, trainings and tools in support of researchers, academic leadership and partners that collaborate to achieve this exciting mission.The Per Diem Registered Nurse(RN) will join a team dedicated to supporting clinical researchers across USC schools. Assists investigators and their research teams in conducting clinical research while adhering to good clinical practices, patient care standards as well as institutional policies and procedures. Provides a range of study-related services at the highest professional level of nursing standards. Supports all phases of research studies ranging from participant recruitment, assessment, treatment, data collection, and follow-up for enrolled patients. Provides input to principal investigators, staff nurses and patients that effects clinical research studies from the initial protocol design to completion of study. Participates in problem solving to provide solutions to any operational impediments and develop new strategies to improve execution of research. Provides technical support and guidance to other nurses and coordinators in the care of patients. This role will have the opportunity to work on studies of varying disease types.Performs other related duties as assigned or requested. The University reserves the right to add or change duties at any timeMinimum Education: Specialized/technical training; Bachelor’s Degree, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum educationMinimum Field of Expertise: Current/valid California State RN license. Oncology experience preferred. Chemotherapy Certified preferred.The hourly rate range for this position is $49.54 - $51.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.Minimum Education: Specialized/technical training Minimum Experience: 1 year Preferred Education: Related undergraduate study Preferred Experience: 2 years Preferred Skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills. Clinical experience in hospital or ambulatory care or college health center. **USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the****Background Screening Policy Appendix D****for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.**