YCCI Clinical Research Nurse II

10-May-2024

YSM Cores - YCCI

87789BR

University Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse 2

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Compensation Grade

Clinical & Research

Compensation Grade Profile

Clinical Research Nurse 2 (24)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research Res Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

37.5

Work Week

Flexible or Non-Standard (for anything other than Standard)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

2 Church Street South Doctor's Building
New Haven, CT 06519

Position Focus:

As a member of the YCCI's research support services team, responsible for the clinical nursing care of research subjects as they undergo procedures related to their study participation. Support the Center’s mission of providing the highest quality service to the clinical investigators and study participants, work collaboratively with research support staff, clinical investigators and administration to ensure the professional and accurate performance of participant education, protocol-directed activities, and data collection, while working directly in a nursing capacity including the performance of essential clinical skills, which must be current within one year, with the study participants.

This position is for overnight coverage at the Masonicare Research Unit in Wallingford, CT.

WORK DAYS/ HOURS SHOULD INCLUDE:FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE.  MAY INCLUDE ANY COMBINATION OF DAYS, EVENINGS, OVERNIGHTS,AND WEEKENDS WORK MODEL- ON-SITE:  YCCI SUPPORTS CLINICAL ACTIVITY AT MRRC, WEST CAMPUS RESEARCH UNIT, PET CENTER, HOSPITAL RESEARCH UNIT, AND CHURCH STREET RESEARCH UNIT AND WILL INCLUDE NURSING COVERAGE AT ALL OF THESE LOCATIONS

PLEASE DISREGARD "essential duties",  focus on the "Position Focus" and "Required Skills"

Essential Duties

1. Evaluates and assesses subject’s suitability for inclusion in studies; develops and modifies procedures according to study findings; recommends changes to the study protocol to coincide with study goals and objectives. 2. Develops and implements procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety monitoring components of studies. 3. Contributes to designing activities, policies and procedures to improve day to day efficiency of the recruitment and assessment components of the study and to ensure that staff members perform activities within established research protocol. 4. Arranges patient enrollment, determines patient eligibility and obtains informed consent. 5. Develops study subject referral sources; designs and develops outreach programs. 6. Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials. 7. Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1:

Ability to clearly communicate and execute informed consent with study participants. Current clinical skills to include physical assessment, health history, venipuncture, IV site establishment, access and care, ECG and vital sign acquisition, medical administration, and basic emergency management.

Required Skill/Ability 2:

Ability to perform medical record abstraction, record clinical and laboratory data accurately and electronically according to HIPAA and HIC regulations. Ability to work independently, display excellent communication skills.

Required Skill/Ability 3:

Ability to perform phlebotomy on study subjects when needed, and transport specimens to and from clinical laboratories per protocol, when necessary. Prepares specimens for shipment to central laboratories under EHS guidance.

Required Skill/Ability 4:

Ability to communicate with the data coordinating center and respond to requests for information in a timely and complete fashion. Ability with maintaining accurate, timely and complete records regarding study enrollment and data collection with adaptability in multiple electronic data capture systems.

Required Skill/Ability 5:

Ability to prioritize, organize and multi-task with a high level of proficiency. Must have some flexibility with schedule to accommodate earlier morning or later afternoon subject visits. Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:

Previous experience in interpreting clinical data in ambulatory and hospitalized patients, including ICU patients highly desirable. Up-to-date training in biosafety and human subject regulations required or demonstrated ability to gain biosafety and regulatory proficiencies.

Required Licenses or Certifications

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.

Preferred Licenses or Certifications:

SoCRA certified and if not, willingness and ability to obtain within one year of hire. Web browsers, word processing spreadsheet and database software required. Previous experience in clinical research strongly preferred.

Weekend Hours Required?

Occasional

Evening Hours Required?

Yes

Background Check Requirements

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Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

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