Registered Nurse Clinical Research

Neurology

Full Time

79195BR

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse works collaboratively with the Medical Director of the NCRU, NCRU Nurse Manager, Principal Investigators, and research staff to conduct study procedures per protocol.

The position is variable 50 - 100 percent. 

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The UCSF Memory and Aging Center (MAC) is a dynamic multidisciplinary clinical and translational research program investigating neurodegenerative diseases. Our research focuses on understanding the best predictive factors and earliest causative changes in neurodegenerative disorders.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Geriatric Nursing and a minimum of three 3 years of clinical experience.
• Demonstrated competence in the following areas: phlebotomy, medication administration, EKG, medication administration (i.e. IV therapy, IM, SQ injections), excellent communication skills, leadership/problem identification/resolution, precise documentation, and teaching of patients, families, staff and colleagues.
• Two (2) years RN experience in neurology clinical research (i.e. FDA clinical trials experience) including administration of investigational medication.
• Recent experience (within the last year) administering Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR).
• One (1) year RN experience working with patients who have neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, frontotemporal dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease.
• Two (2) years experience administering contrast agent for MRI.
• Ability to assist geriatric patients and those with movement disorders for transfers, toileting, ambulating and at least 1 year experience performing these duties.
• One (1) year of phlebotomy experience, including elderly patients with difficult draws.
• Highly skilled and demonstrated experience at placing peripheral IVs in elderly patients and those with difficult venous access.
• Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients with behavioral and cognitive disorders and their families.
• Demonstrated experience working independently as a nurse and exercising independent clinical judgment.
• Ability to escalate significant adverse changes or clinical findings through appropriate chain of command.
• Ability to prioritize and perform multiple tasks with competing deadlines in a fast paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Competence in the use of PC compatible software including MS Office, proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of University guidelines, IRB/CHR requirements.

License/Certification

• Current California RN License.
• Current AHA BLS.
• Clinical Dementia Rating (CDR) Certification.
• Documented training and certification for Good Clinical Practice (GCP) through CITI Program or equivalent.
• Human Subjects Protection Training Certification.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Job Code and Payroll Title

009139 CLIN NURSE 2

Job Category

Nursing - Clinical Research, Other Nursing

Bargaining Unit

California Nurses Association (CNA) - Registered Nurses Unit (NX)

Location

Mission Bay (SF), San Francisco, CA

Additional Shift Details

Variable 50 - 100% time. M-Th 8am – 4:30pm (days/hrs TBD).