Employer: Indiana University Purdue University
Job Title: Clinical Research Nurse
Additional Information: https://hrms.indiana.edu/psc/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1&JobOpeningId=311010
Department Information
Indiana University School of Medicine is a national leader in medical research and education. With more than 60 academic departments and specialty divisions across 9 campuses statewide and strong clinical partnerships with Indiana's most advanced hospitals and physician networks, the school is continuously advancing its mission to prepare healers and transform health in Indiana and throughout the world.
Recognized as a statewide institute supported by a Clinical and Translational Science Award from the National Institutes of Health's (NIH) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Science, the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is a partnership among the leading research universities of Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame. The Indiana CTSI provides valuable research expertise, financial support and infrastructure such as lab equipment and technology.
Job Summary
- Initiates, conducts, completes, and reports clinical studies/trials in a variety of therapeutic areas.
- Coordinates pre-study site visits of sponsor/s, participates in study start-up activities, assists with recruitment, conducts study visits, completes IRB submissions and other regulatory requirements, enters data into sponsor-specified system, assists study monitor during site monitoring visits, completes study close-out and archives source documents while ensuring compliance with protocol, regulatory and standard operating procedures (SOP) and follows Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
- Develops solutions to complex problems that impact the timely and accurate conduct of clinical research.
- Assesses and evaluates the patient's condition, initiates emergency measures as necessary, and intervenes appropriately in crisis situations.
- Provides independent professional care through the application of standing orders.
- Takes vital signs including blood pressure, pain evaluation, expiratory peak flow measurement, pulse, respirations, temperature, height, weight, pulse oximetry.
- Maintains personal and patients' safety with attention to bloodborne pathogens, sterility, respirator use and fit testing, negative pressure exam room utilization, psychological distress, and contagious diseases.
- Administers medications orally, by injection and intravenously, changes dressings, and obtains laboratory specimens of potentially infectious material.
- Analyzes data and records analysis and data into electronic medical record (EMR).
- Sets up and assists providers with medical examinations, treatments and surgical procedures.
- Educates patients about their diagnosis, contagion, self-care, follow-up, physical and psychological needs.
- Directs and guides Medical Assistants (MA) in their tasks.
- Oversees and insures the proper use, care and control of medical equipment and medications.
- Assists nursing administration in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Required
- Associate's degree in Science in Nursing.
Preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Science in Nursing.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Required
- 3 years of nursing experience.
Preferred
- 1 year experience as an RN in an outpatient or specialty setting.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
Required
- Registered Nurse in the State of Indiana upon date of hire.
Preferred
- ACRP or SOCRA Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.
SKILLS
Required
- Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
- Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills.
- Possesses strong technical aptitude.
- Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
