RN II Research

Vitalant•Pittsburgh, PA

23h•$54,000 - $78,000•Onsite

About The Position

Vitalant is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania’s Research Team. This onsite role combines hands-on nursing with clinical research supporting patients with bleeding disorders. Research experience is not required; candidates with nursing experience and an interest in learning clinical research are encouraged to apply. The RN provides research coordination in a comprehensive clinical and research environment. Responsibilities span patient recruitment and informed consent, research visits and clinical assessments, laboratory testing and specimen handling, documentation, and ongoing study coordination. The RN works with patients, physicians, research staff, and multidisciplinary healthcare partners to ensure research activities are completed accurately and in accordance with study protocols and regulatory requirements. The position is based at the Hemophilia Center of Western Pennsylvania in Oakland, Pittsburgh, and has a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free onsite parking is available. Salary is $54,000–$78,000 annually, based on nursing experience.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or an associate degree.
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Pennsylvania.
One to two years of hands-on nursing experience.
Venipuncture and/or phlebotomy skills.
Highly organized and detail-oriented.
Able to work independently and collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Effective communication with patients, families, clinical staff, and research partners.
Able to manage multiple studies, appointments, and deadlines.
Understands the importance of accurate documentation and patient confidentiality.
Interested in learning clinical research processes and requirements.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or Microsoft 365.
Candidates without previous research experience must be willing to learn clinical research.

Nice To Haves

Clinical research experience.

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 active research project progress 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.