Clinical/HC Research Nurse - ICTS - Coordinator Core

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical / Health Care Research Nurse will be an integral member of the research team in the Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. This position will provide support for the ICTS by performing activities which are vitally important to ICTS mission, as well as to grow and foster innovation through research support endeavors. The Clinical / Health Care Research Associate will design, plan, promote, and control clinical research trials and coordinate the processing and analysis of trials data as well as assist with the development and maintenance of regulatory, data and budget documents.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience or 1 year of clinical research experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with patients/families, and interdisciplinary team members as demonstrated through written and verbal interactions.
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, evenings, and weekends as needed by the research protocol.
• A current license to practice nursing in the state of Iowa by the time of hire.
• General computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong Clinical Practice skills with work in a clinical practice area within the past year.
• Experience in the care of Immunology, Rheumatology and/or Hematology patients
• Experience with cell therapy and/or chemotherapy infusions.
• Certification in ACLS.
• Experience in processing research regulatory documents and budget preparation.
• Experience developing education and orientation materials.
• The ability to adapt to frequently changing duties and work environment.
• The ability to work independently.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work.

Responsibilities

• Screen patient for study eligibility and consent for clinical trials.
• Educate patient on scope of study, potential risks and benefits, possible alternatives, and study requirements.
• Assist in the design, development, execution, administration, and maintenance of protocols and clinical studies.
• Provide input into descriptions of complex research procedures.
• Screen, recruit, enroll, and obtain informed consent for clinical research activities.
• Oversee recruitment of subjects and scheduling of trial-related procedures.
• Participate in the collection, and entry of data into clinical research trial data systems.
• Participate in the design, development and testing of clinical research trial data systems.
• Manage and organize regulatory documentation.
• Prepare and submit regulatory submissions.
• Mentor new students and staff under direction.
• Assist with development and administration of budget(s) for study(ies).

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level