Clinical Research Nurse C (OBGYN - Pregnancy and Perinatal Research Center)

About the Role

The research nurse will conduct studies within the Pregnancy & Perinatal Research Center. With the support of the study team, the research nurse will carry out state of the art clinical trials and other research studies, including consenting, screening, and enrolling eligible subjects, managing the treatment of patients throughout their participation in the study including education about any adverse effects they might experience, and providing oversight and coordination of research testing and follow-up.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the PI, and study team to manage and participate in recruitment, data collection, and data management
• Obtains informed consent; answer participants' questions regarding risks and benefits of participation in clinical trials
• Conduct study visits and follow-up as needed
• Data collection and management. Ensures timely data entry and transmits data according to established procedures
• Provide clinically related services per protocol, including vital signs, phlebotomy, and physical assessments
• Participates in study team meetings, sponsor led group meetings, and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings
• Oversees start up activities for new studies, completes regulatory documentation for studies
• Management of research patient care, collection of medical and medication history, physical assessments, completion of patient visits according to protocol specifications, completion of source documents and case report forms (CRFs), reporting of non-serious and serious adverse events, maintenance of regulatory files, and preparation for monitoring visits and audits
• Responsible for forming collaborations with clinical staff as well as other departments involved in the operations of studies
• Provide input into the development of efficient workflows, attend any meetings related to the studies, contribute to internal strategies for meeting and exceeding trial enrollment and assure compliance with all relevant regulatory standards
• Provide coverage and support to other research nurses and coordinators to meet departmental/organizational staffing needs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience
• Registered Nurse with Licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction or limitation required
• BSN preferred

Pay

$63,085.00 - $87,561.00 Annual Rate. Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Position contingent upon continued funding