RN I Research
About The Position
Vitalant is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Hemophilia Center of WPA as an RN I Research. This is a unique opportunity for an RN who is interested in combining hands-on nursing skills with clinical research while supporting patients with bleeding disorders. Research experience is preferred but not required. If you have a nursing background, strong organizational skills and an interest in learning clinical research, our team is looking for someone who is eager to grow in this area. As an RN I Research, you’ll provide research coordination within our comprehensive clinical and research environment. You’ll help carry out clinical research studies from patient recruitment and informed consent through research visits, laboratory testing, documentation and ongoing study coordination. You’ll work closely with patients, physicians, research staff and multidisciplinary healthcare partners while helping ensure research activities are completed accurately, efficiently and in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing OR associate degree required
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Pennsylvania required
- One to two years of hands-on nursing experience required
- Venipuncture and/or phlebotomy skills required
- Candidates without previous research experience must have a willingness to learn clinical research
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Microsoft 365
Nice To Haves
- Research experience preferred but not required
- Is highly organized and detail-oriented
- Is comfortable working independently while also collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, clinical staff and research partners
- Can manage multiple studies, appointments and deadlines
- Understands the importance of accurate documentation and patient confidentiality
- Is comfortable performing venipuncture and/or phlebotomy
- Is interested in learning clinical research processes and requirements
Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day activities for clinical research studies and projects
- Schedule patient appointments and coordinate research study visits
- Assist with recruitment of eligible research participants
- Obtain informed consent and maintain confidential research files for enrolled participants
- Complete clinical assessments and brief patient evaluations during research visits
- Coordinate laboratory testing and specimen collection for research projects
- Perform RN-licensed procedures and provide support to the Research Coordinator as needed
- Coordinate research activities with universities, Vitalant, pharmaceutical companies, sponsoring agencies, NIH and governmental agencies
- Coordinate research visits with UPMC research facilities, including GCRC and IDS
- Maintain drug accountability according to study requirements
- Maintain organized and timely storage of blood samples in scientific study freezers
- Complete electronic diaries, case report forms (CRFs) and other required study documentation
- Attend research protocol meetings locally and with industry sponsors
- Assist with coordination and follow-up for multi-center research studies
- Meet regularly with the Center Director to review the progress of active research projects and address study-related issues
- Perform duties in accordance with internal SOPs, research protocols and applicable external regulations
- Maintain confidentiality and provide quality service to patients, research participants and internal and external partners
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 401(k) with 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to $5,000 per year
- Company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Employee Resource Groups
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee recognition programs and perks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
