Clinical Research Nurse - CTSU

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, KS

4d • $34 - $51

About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse provides professional nursing care and monitoring for patients participating in clinical trials, in alignment with clinical scope of practice, institutional research scope of practice policy and institutional parameters. Works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, research and hospital staff to recruit, screen, educate, and assist in the overall clinical study coordination of clinical research. Conduct a variety of complex activities involved in the collection, compilation, and documentation of clinical research data.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in nursing or a related field
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community.
• Two years related nursing work experience.
• Experience in phlebotomy, placing and administering IV fluids.
• Experience collecting medical history and acquiring vital signs, height, and weight
• Experience in administering investigational drugs via IV infusions, IV push, IM and SQ injections
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook email, Word, and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Missouri
• Current ACLS certification
• Skills Communicates

Responsibilities

• Plan, provide, and document professional nursing care utilizing the nursing process for patients in accordance with physician orders, institutional SOPs, state licensure scope of practice, and department expectations
• Develop and maintain flowsheets/source documents for study teams utilizing CTSU services and submit case report (CRF's) as per protocol.
• Oversee and monitor the well-being and safety of study participants; identify Adverse Events (AEs) and provide proper documentation and reporting of all AEs to study team.
• Perform procedures and/or administer Investigational Drugs in strict compliance to the study protocol, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), and other state and local regulations as applicable.
• Perform study defined procedures and assessments, including, but not limited to, vital signs, IV placement, drug administration, lab collection, lab processing, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, assisting physician in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection, etc. in strict compliance with the study protocol.
• Operate and maintain research equipment and supplies according to departmental policy.
• Provide clear and comprehensive documentation of study visit activities while adhering to the study protocol and the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice
• Participate in quality assurance activities by reviewing study documentation with protocol criteria to ensure compliance with GCP guidelines and FDA CFR.
• Work closely with the Research Administration, Department Administrators and Human Research Protection Program and have a working knowledge of KUMC policies and procedures.
• Ensure all required consent forms are obtained prior to any research activities and ensure compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each participant visit.
• Daily use of computer and Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook email, Word, and Excel.
• Participate in start-up meetings with study teams and perform clinical research coordinator (CRC) duties as needed.
• Attend continuing education, research and training seminars as requested by manager.

Benefits

• Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan.
• Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available.
• Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays.
• One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment.
• A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available.
• https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees