Clinical Research Nurse

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Work type: Staff Full-Time
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Grant or Research Administration, Nursing, Health Care Administration/Support
Department:29680303 – MD-CTSI-CLINICAL RESEARCH VEHICLE

Classification Title:

Clinical Research Nurse

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Job Description:
The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to assist in the operations of the Clinical Research Vehicle (CRV).
 
Plans and directs Clinical Research Activities:
  • Review protocols, interface with research teams and develops appropriate source documents, including
  • MD orders and research worksheets.
  • Develops clinical resources for the implementation of clinical research activities.
  • Responsible for coordinating activities administered by the research program or service area and in the
  • development and implementation of procedures for the Clinical Research program/service area.
  • Acts as liaison between medical providers and research teams and CRV staff.
  • Oversees participant scheduling and visit approvals.
 
Supervise research support staff engaged in the carrying out of research and clinical protocol:
  • Provides instruction and direction to CRV Nurses. Responsible for conducting annual performance
  • appraisals for CRV UF staff with the Director of Operations. Conducts annual skills evaluations/needs
  • assessment for all staff.
  • Addressees practice variances, monitors trends and develops action plan.
 
Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures:
  • In collaboration with the Director of Operations and CRV Coordinator, develops and maintains SOPs for the Clinical Research Vehicle.
  • Conducts training and in-services for medical procedures, research procedures and protocols prior to
  • implementation.
  • Conducts continuous process improvement evaluation.
  • Maintains compliance with all regulations relating to the State of Florida Office Surgery Registration.
 
Coordinates resources of the Clinical Research Center to accomplish goals:
  • Maintain compliance with research certification of all equipment.
  • Responsible for budgeting and acquisition for all new equipment.
  • Coordinates the maintenance of all CRV medical and clinic equipment.
  • Oversee the logistics of supplies, including specialized research equipment, medical supplies, linen and
  • perishables.
Expected Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000

Required Qualifications:
  • Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of professional nursing experience.
  • Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.
Preferred:
The ideal candidate will have:
  • Valid FL RN license
  • ACLS certification.
  • Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
  • Knowledge of basic principles and good clinical practice of clinical research.
  • Experience coordinating clinical research studies.
  • Skill in the use of nursing equipment and instruments.
  • Ability to collect, collate, analyze and evaluate data from clinical research studies.
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
  • Ability to work effectively and independently.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Weekend availability needed for events. 
Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, please apply through Careers at UF and upload the following documents with your application:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required: Yes

 

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