Clinical Research Nurse 2 / Division of Infectious Diseases at University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida

Job Description:

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Clinical Research Nurse 2

***Sign On Bonus $10,000***

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Medicine Division of Infectious Diseases has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Nurse 2 to work in the UHealth Medical Campus.

Core 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 Responsibilities

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  Assesses, troubleshoots, and reports problems with data collection to appropriate managing staff.

  
  


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  Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects' responses.

  
  


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  Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.

  
  


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  Performs study data collection and entry using charts, correspondence, medical records, and relevant communications.

  
  


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  Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.

  
  


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  Educates staff and subjects about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications.

  
  

Department Specific Functions

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  Provides clinical trial support in the clinic setting to ensure patients are following Good Clinical Practice standards.

  
  


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  Assists in obtaining participant informed consent following the Infectious Disease Clinical Research Unit Informed Consent Process. This involves spending time with the patient and/or family/friend to provide detailed information about the clinical trial and answer any questions arising within the Clinical Trials Nurse scope of knowledge.

  
  


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  Educates staff and participant about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications. With input as required from the Investigator, assesses and documents adverse events and concomitant medications.

  
  


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  Works closely with the protocol Clinical Research Staff to ensure Serious Adverse Events are documented and reported per protocol and regulatory requirements.

  
  

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  Performs simple clinical tasks (research blood draws, vital signs etc.) according to scope of practice, skills, and competencies.

  
  


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  Communicates with the Investigator, patients, families, or Clinical Research Staff to ensure that treatment plans and research related interventions and activities are understood and scheduled appropriately.

  
  

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  Demonstrate ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external units in a clinical research environment.

  
  


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  Assists in participant recruitment and retention activities, and assists in screening potential study participants for eligibility.

  
  


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  Maintains study binders and filings according to protocol requirements, UM and department policy.

  
  


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  Monitors, documents, reports, and follows-up on study unanticipated/adverse events and protocol deviations.

  
  


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  Performs study procedures, routine tests, data collection/recording, and daily operations of moderate risk clinical research protocols.

  
  

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

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  Bachelor's degree in relevant field

  
  


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  Valid Florida RN license

  
  


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  Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

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  Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments.

  
  


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  Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize, triage, and act proactivity.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

  
  


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  Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

  
  


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  Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

  
  


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  Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

  
  


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  Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

  
  


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  Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

  
  


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  Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

  
  

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:Full time
Employee Type:Staff
Pay Grade:H12 Apply Now