Clinical Research Nurse 2

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Nurse 2 to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Research Nurse 2 ensures the integrity and quality of clinical research studies are maintained and conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Additionally, the Clinical Research Nurse 2 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses, troubleshoots, and reports problems with data collection to appropriate managing staff.
2. Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects’ responses.
3. Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.
4. Performs study data collection and entry using charts, correspondence, medical records, and relevant communications. Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.
5. Educates staff and subjects about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications. May also collect and handle specimens as required by individual study protocols.
6. Prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments and continually monitors applications and adverse events.
7. Assists with study completion, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files to ensure completeness and continuity of all study data.
8. Completes ongoing checks of clinical data entered on the case report forms to ensure accuracy and revises any discrepancies.
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing required Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Certification and Licensing: Current Florida Registered Nurse license; Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers Certification Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) provider card for Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration Certification in relevant specialty or field (i.e., oncology, clinical research, etc.) preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Department Specifics:

The Clinical Research Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care and compliance with the research protocol in an ambulatory setting. The Clinical Research Nurse 2 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives. Additionally, ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical research studies is maintained and that studies are conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Provides care to patients, practicing in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice of the Florida Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care and institutional policies and procedures. Within that role, the Clinical Research Nurse 2 performs all steps of the nursing process including assessing/screening of patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications while ensuring compliance with the research protocol. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided and nurtures a compassionate environment. The Clinical Research Nurse 2 delivers care that supports the UHealth mission to be a state-of-the-art academic medical center by participating in transforming patient care through innovative research

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
• Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team for innovative patient care and trust
• Ability to collaborate with peers in the best interest of the patient to provide consistent quality of care
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, patients/families and other departments and staff
• Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments
• Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize, triage, and act proactivity
• Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality
• Knowledgeable on all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patients’ progress through continuum of care
• Knowledge in navigating the electronic medical records and reviewing treatment plans
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary
• Commitment to the University’s core values
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
• Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of the protocol
• Good reading, writing, mathematical, organizational and comprehension skills
• Demonstrate ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external units in a clinical research environment

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

H12