Research Nurse (SOMMA)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Nurse to support SOMMA clinical studies on campus in Pittsburgh. You will coordinate projects, screen participants, collect data and supervise staff to ensure protocol compliance.

The role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an active RN license, and a minimum of two years of experience in clinical research or related nursing duties. This is an on-campus, full-time position with regular hours.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Minimum Years of Experience Required 2
• Required Licensure/Certification RN

Responsibilities

• Train, certify and supervise study staff and student research assistants on the study protocol
• Assist PI and Project Director with IRB submissions, grant management, NIH reporting and other regulatory and administrative activities
• Conduct clinical measurements and administer study-related questionnaires
• Coordinate data collection, entry and editing with the study data manager
• Coordinate and monitor the study visit schedule and participant recruitment
• Perform eligibility screening by telephone and in person
• Conduct reminder calls and follow-up assessments
• Handle study incidents and adverse events per protocol
• Compile study endpoint documentation
• Perform phlebotomy and shipment of samples
• Participate in study meetings and working groups

Skills

RN

Study coordination

Clinical research

Data collection

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Description - Research Nurse (SOMMA) (26005585)

Research Nurse (SOMMA)

Job Summary

Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence.

Essential Functions

• Train, certify and supervise study staff and student research assistants on the study protocol, conduct periodic refresher training sessions as needed, and conduct performance evaluations on study staff
• Assist PI and Project Director with IRB submissions, grant management, NIH reporting and other regulatory and administrative activities
• Conduct clinical measurements (anthropometric measures, blood pressure, heart rate, vision, physical performance and cognitive function testing, etc.) and administer study-related questionnaires.
• Work with the study data manager and the main study coordinating center to ensure data collection, entry and editing is accurate and complete, and all required data elements are transferred to the study coordinating center
• Coordinate and monitor the study visit schedule (including scheduling participants)
• Work with recruitment coordinator to ensure goals are met
• Perform telephone and in-person eligibility screening
• Conduct telephone visit reminder calls and follow-up assessments
• Attend to study participant incidents that may arise during study visits and communicating these to the study MDs.
• Address study alerts, adverse events, and incidental findings as per protocol
• Compile study endpoint documentation to support participant-reported health events.
• Perform phlebotomy, processing and shipment of biological samples as needed
• Participate in study working groups and virtual and in-person meetings as requested

Physical Effort

Generally sedentary

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Clinical Research Nurse II

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research - Nursing

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Minimum Years of Experience Required 2

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 RN

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

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.