Research Nurse Coordinator

About the role

Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence. Med-Pediatrics Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates clinical research projects and drug trials.
• Assesses patients for qualification/enrollment in research projects and subject groups.
• Implements research protocols.
• Monitors patient assessments.
• Collects and reviews lab results; monitors results for adverse reactions.
• Collects patient data, including medical histories and physical assessments.
• Maintains and enters data into databases/logs in a timely and accurate manner.
• Performs general laboratory duties including, but not limited to, monitors supply inventory, monitors temperatures of freezers and refrigerators, cleans equipment, and disposes of biological waste.
• Performs specialized nursing duties such as arterial puncture, venipuncture, and operation of electronic monitoring equipment; assists with surgical and/or invasive procedures.
• Administers treatment and/or medication in accordance with research protocol.
• Collects, prepares, and processes lab specimens.
• Ensures all protocol and regulatory standards adherence.
• Participates in the development of internal review board submissions as requested.
• Collaborates with multiple investigators, sponsors, and research coordinators.
• Assists with training of new staff and ongoing guidance of newer staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience).
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Current RN licensure.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check required prior to employment.
• Current TB test required as a condition of employment.
• Successful completion of a background check required for position finalists.
• Physical effort: Light.

Schedule

• Shift determined by manager.
• On-campus work arrangement (teams work on campus, in an office, or in a lab).

Full-time regular staff position; Clinical Research Nurse II, Research job family, Clinical Research – Nursing sub-family, Pittsburgh campus. Relocation not offered; visa sponsorship not provided.