Clinical Research Nurse PRN

University of Kansas Medical Center • Kansas City, MO

8d • $34 - $51

About The Position

The Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Unit (CTSU) is in the new state-of-the-art Clinical Research Center (CRC) at the University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC). The CTSU provides the opportunity for you to be an active participant in growing the research endeavors of the medical center and affiliate regional institutions. The Clinical Research Nurse serves as an integral member of the site and study team. This position provides excellent patient care to research participants by adhering to institutional policies and procedures as well as strict research Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.

Requirements

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas.
• Current BLS certification
• At least 1 year experience in acute care nursing.
• Experience placing IV’s and administering IV infusions.
• Experience in acquiring ECG's, vital signs, height, and weight
• Experience in phlebotomy and processing of lab specimens
• Experience in administering investigational drugs via IV infusions, IV push, IM and SQ injections
• Experience in the collection of medical history, concomitant medications, and concomitant therapies from the research participants
• Proficiency in 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
• Experience in clinical research
• Recent Emergency Room or Critical Care experience.
• Verbal and Written Skills

Responsibilities

• Work as needed on a PRN basis primarily Monday through Friday with occasional extended hours or weekends.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ensure all required consent forms are obtained prior to any research activities.
• Provide clear and comprehensive documentation of study visit activities while adhering to the study protocol and the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice.
• Operate and maintain research equipment according to departmental policy.
• Support and encourage a cooperative work environment.
• May fulfill an interim clinical research coordinator (CRC) role for Principal Investigators who do not have their own CRC on staff.
• Ensure compliance with institutional and departmental policies along with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each participant visit.
• Perform study defined procedures and assessments, including, but not limited to, vital signs, IV placement, drug administration, lab collection, lab processing, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms, etc. in strict compliance with the study protocol.
• Accurate documentation in participant records (paper and electronic, as applicable).
• Assist in troubleshooting problems.
• Other study-related activities as assigned.
• Utilize evidence-based practice methods to improve participant care and study conduct

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time