Registered Nurse/Study Clinician

Heluna Health•San Francisco, CA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Heluna Health is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) for the Bridge HIV research unit, affiliated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the University of California San Francisco. This grant-funded position involves conducting HIV prevention trials, including studies on oral and injectable PrEP, and other biomedical HIV prevention strategies. The role is based at the 25 Van Ness research clinic site. The Investigator team are global leaders in HIV vaccine and prevention science, epidemiology, medication adherence, combination prevention strategies, and HIV research training methods.

Requirements

Possession of a valid California RN or NP license.
Experience and cultural competency working with racially, ethnically, and sexually diverse populations.
Experience conducting research studies.
Demonstrate a deep commitment to and understanding of racial equity.
Participate in Bridge HIV racial equity projects and transgender health equity initiatives.
Provide clinical services for research study participants.
Review and follow-up on laboratory results.
Conduct quality control activities on study documentation with high attention to detail.
Contribute actively to a cohesive team environment.
Foster innovation, open, clear communication and collaboration that promotes excellence.
Participate in Bridge HIV meetings as required.
Attend community engagement and recruitment events as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings. Occasional weekend hours may be required.

Nice To Haves

Read and speak Spanish fluently.

Responsibilities

Offer direct clinical services to study participants, including conducting medical/behavioral histories and physical exams under the supervision of the Medical Director.
Provide study-related education and obtain written informed consent.
Follow up on urgent and outstanding adverse events and concomitant medication changes.
Provide HIV/STI risk reduction counseling and testing, and medication adherence counseling.
Provide appropriate mental and physical health referrals.
Administer study drugs as indicated per protocols and maintain accurate study product logs.
Perform phlebotomy and routine point-of-care tests.
Collect blood and other biological specimens as needed.
Obtain necessary sign off on adverse events (AEs) from covering MD investigator and fulfill internal and external reporting requirements for adverse and serious adverse events.
Keep professional certification current and ensure continuing education credit requirements are up to date.
Maintain valid CPR certification (BLS-HCP).
Review laboratory results from research studies in a timely manner and develop a follow-up plan for abnormal findings in concert with the Medical Director.
Perform quality control activities to ensure accuracy in the recording, transmission, and follow-up of research data.
Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned by supervisor, including assisting with development and refinement of standard operating procedures; preparing quarterly and annual reports; developing source documents and tracking systems; and other study related administrative tasks as needed.
Perform other duties, as assigned.