PRN Clinical Nurse (clinical research trials)

Job Summary

Affords assistance in conducting clinical research trials by performing research and clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI). Provides patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Duties may vary according to the specific research project.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during study visits.
• Ensures compliance and attention to detail to each study protocol.
• Performs clinical tasks such as: vitals, venipuncture, sample processing, Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests, blood glucose monitoring, peripheral IV catheter insertion, management, and removal, etc.
• Works with a variety of patient populations such as young healthy individuals, older individuals, individuals with obesity, and metabolic disease.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol if needed and documents alternatives thoroughly.
• Reviews study visit related data to assure compliance with study protocol.
• Evaluates adverse events (AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI.
• Conducts follow-up to determine resolution of AE.
• Helps report serious AEs to IRB and sponsor if needed.
• Might help mentor and train new and subordinate employees.
• Might assist in storage and organization of study samples.
• Might assist in appropriate maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• Might perform bedside care.

Qualifications

• Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system.
• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Utah, or obtain one within 90 days of hire under the interstate compact if switching residency to State of Utah.
• Some positions may require additional certifications such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), or Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) within one year of hire.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Nearly Continuously: Clinical research environment.
• Often: Infectious disease, oils (there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids), hazards (includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, or exposure to chemicals).
• Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking.
• Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking, standing, sitting.
• Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.