Registered Nurse/Study Clinician

Heluna Health•San Francisco, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Heluna Health invites applications for a full-time registered nurse. Bridge HIV is a grant-funded research unit affiliated with the San Francisco Department of Public Health and the University of California San Francisco. Bridge HIV has been conducting HIV and STI preventive vaccine studies, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) studies (including oral and injectable medications), and other studies of biomedical HIV prevention strategies. The Bridge HIV Investigators are global leaders in HIV vaccine and prevention science, epidemiology of HIV infection, HIV medication adherence, combination HIV prevention strategies, and HIV research training methods. Under the direct supervision of the Medical Director, the registered nurse (RN) or Nurse Practitioner (NP) will be part of a dynamic team conducting HIV prevention trials. The study clinician will provide clinical services for research participants at the 25 Van Ness research clinic site. The RN or NP will perform regular review and follow-up of laboratory results and conduct quality control activities on study documentation. The RN or NP will assist with other clinical/administrative tasks to ensure proper conduct of research activities. The RN or NP will also support HIV prevention trials including HIV vaccine, microbicide, and PrEP studies. This is a temporary, in-person, full time, grant funded, benefitted position. This position requires the employee to work Monday through Friday, with some evening hours required. Employment is provided by Heluna Health.

Requirements

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Read and speak Spanish fluently.

Responsibilities

Offer direct clinical services to study participants. This includes conducting medical/behavioral histories and physical exams under the supervision of the Medical Director; providing study-related education and obtaining written informed consent; following up on urgent and outstanding adverse events and concomitant medication changes; providing 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; maintain accurate study product logs (including temperature, chain-of-custody, and administration).
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.
Fulfill internal and external reporting requirements for adverse and serious adverse events.
Keep professional certification current.
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; 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.