RN-Clinical Research Nurse Pool Position Available In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 25000845

DescriptionGrade:

N03Salary based on years of nursing licensure

Summary:

The Clinical Research Nurse, under the direction of the Director, CRORA and Clinical Investigators, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of Clinical Research studies in one or more departments in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Incumbent will work independently to drive day to day research activities from study start-up to closeout.

The Clinical Research Nurse will perform nursing assessments and procedures, such as conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, obtain vital signs, review medications, document 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.

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; and 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 with FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations.
• Travel to offsite clinical sites as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits of working at Temple University include:

Great Benefit packageGenerous time offParental LeaveTuition RemissionDynamic WorkforceClick here to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University.

Required Education & 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 certificationAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Ability to travel to off-site clinical sites.
• 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

Preferred Skills and 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.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in eve y 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.

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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Primary Location:

Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-

Kresge Science HallJob:

StaffSchedule:

Full-timeShift:

Day JobEmployee Status:

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