Clinical Research Nurse 2

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Nurse 2 to work at the UHealth Medical campus in Miami, Fl

Core Job 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 Job Functions

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

• Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects’ responses.

• Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.

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

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

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

collect and handle specimens as required by individual study protocols.

• Prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments and continually monitors applications and

adverse events.

• Assists with study completion, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files to ensure completeness

and continuity of all study data.

• Completes ongoing checks of clinical data entered on the case report forms to ensure accuracy and revises

any discrepancies.

• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

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

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida RN license

Experience:

Minimum 3 Years Of Relevant Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

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

• Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

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

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

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

Department Specific Functions:

The SCCC Clinical Research Nurse provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the RN uses creative problem-solving to meet the individual needs and requests of patients. Helps support the hope and faith of patients cared for. Is responsive to patient readiness to learn when they are taught something new. Is respectful of individual patient spiritual beliefs and practices. Creates an environment for the patient that helps them heal physically and spiritually. Establishes a helping-trusting relationship with the patients during their stay with us. Responds to each patient as a whole person, helping to care for their needs and concerns. Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what their feelings are. The Clinical Research Nurse is accepting and supportive of patient beliefs regarding a higher power if they believe it allows healing. Clinical Research Nurse 2 Clinical Research Nurse 2 updated 12.29.22 Leadership Contributes concise, constructive feedback in the provision of care to other staff and leadership, assumes responsibility and delegates to appropriate personnel and follows up to assure completion. Serves as a clinical role model, mentor, and/or preceptor, teaches others and suggests process improvements, provides evidence-based practice suggestions and coaches others to improve, supports changes and recognizes contribution of others. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. Establishes Therapeutic and Trusting Relationships Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture. Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards part