RN-Clin Research Nurse

Grade:  N03 (Union rates based on experience).

Summary:

The Clinical Research Nurse will perform nursing assessments and procedures, such as conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, obtaining vital signs, reviewing medications, documenting patient information/instructions in the medical record, complete appropriate forms. Perform any procedures required for the patient such as drawing blood, conducting EKG's, etc. Collect and interpret clinical and research information related to the patient visit. Appropriately field/triage patient telephone calls regarding medication changes, clinical status, prescription renewals, or changes in condition.

Benefits of working at Temple University include:

Flexible work arrangement

Great Benefit package

Generous time off

Parental Leave

Tuition Remission

Dynamic Workforce

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of research participants;
• Establish and maintain databases of subjects;
• Schedule and conduct study visits;
• Collect and enter data; register subjects and study visits in OnCore;
• Perform Epic research billing review;
• Maintain an up-to-date regulatory binder;
• Schedule and attend sponsor visits; prepare and submit IRB paperwork to ensure compliance with IRB regulations. 
• Incumbent may assist with grant or manuscript preparation and
• Maintenance of investigator-initiated studies registered on clinicaltrials.gov;
• Support multiple active protocols simultaneously;
• Work with multiple investigators while adhering to FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations.
• Travel to offsite clinical sites as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

At Temple, you will find it easy to fit in while staying true to yourself.  We value what makes each employee unique and strive to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusion.  As an employee, you will enjoy our collaborative team-based culture that values innovation and creativity. 

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Required Education and Experience:

Professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA, with previous research experience in research and/or clinical trials setting.

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or health-related field
• ACLS or BLS certification

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, sponsors, and research participants.
• Ability to operate all standard office equipment/software including MS Office.
• Ability to work independently or as a team with excellent attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.
• Knowledge of FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations.
• Phlebotomy certification
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel to off-site clinical sites.

Preferred Skills & Abilities:

• Prior experience with IRB submissions both local and central.
• Prior experience processing and shipping biological samples a plus
• Prior EKG and centrifuge experience
• Prior experience with RedCap, OnCore CTMS, Epic Research and Florence eBinders
• Prior Electronic Data Capture (eDC) data entry skills.
• Prior research experience in a healthcare setting
• Prior research experience with NIH sponsored research studies, industry clinical trials, and investigator-initiated research studies.

There may be an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule depending on the department and study-specific needs.

This position requires a background check.

This position requires Child Abuse Certifications prior to the commencement of service.

This is a grant funded position.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors working in a healthcare setting must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University.  An individual is considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or two (2) weeks following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the University's vaccination or exemption requirement will be prohibited from working until proof of full vaccination or an exemption is requested and approved.  For more information, visit the University's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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