RN-Clinical Research Nurse Pool

Temple University's Clinical Research Department is searching for a Clinical Research Nurse!

POSTING BENEFITS AND SALARY
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Hourly Rate: PASNAP Union Rates based on years of experience. $43.46-$59.40
This role is also eligible for our employee referral program-TERP! Current employees can earn up to $500! Conditions apply. Please contact the HR Employment office for details.

POSITION SUMMARY
Position Summary: The Clinical Research Nurse, under the direction of the Director, CRORA and Clinical Investigators, will be responsible for the planning, implementation, and execution of Clinical Research studies in one or more departments in the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Incumbents will work independently to drive day-to-day research activities from study launch to close-out.

The Clinical Research Nurse will perform nursing assessments and procedures, such as conducting comprehensive nursing assessments, obtaining vital signs, review medications, document patient information/instructions in the medical record, complete appropriate forms. Perform any procedures required for the patient such as drawing blood, conducting EKG's etc. Collect and interpret clinical and research information related to the patient visit. Appropriately field/triage patient telephone calls regarding medication changes, clinical status, prescription renewals, or changes in condition.

JOB DETAILS
* PASNAP Union position
* Must be able to travel to off-site clinical locations as needed
* Ability to work nights and weekends as needed for study
* This position requires the following background checks: criminal history review, child abuse clearance and FBI fingerprinting.
* Grant-funded position

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED
Required Education and Experience:
* Professional Licensure as Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA
* Experience in research and/or clinical trial settings

Preferred Education and Experience:
* Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field
* ACLS or BLS certification
* Phlebotomy certification
* Prior experience with IRB submissions, both local and central.
* Prior experience with RedCap, OnCore CTMS, Epic Researc,h and Florence eBinders
* Prior Electronic Data Capture (eDC) data entry skills.
* Prior research experience in a healthcare setting
* Prior research experience with NIH-sponsored research studies, industry clinical trials, and investigator-initiated research studies.

Required Skills and Abilities:
* Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed
* Ability to travel to off-site clinical sites
* Must have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, sponsors, and research participants.
* Ability to operate all standard office equipment/software, including MS Office.
* Ability to work independently or as a team with excellent attention to detail and adherence to project deadlines.
*Knowledge of FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:
* Processing and shipping biological samples a plus
* EKG and centrifuge

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Essential duties:
* Coordinate recruitment and enrollment of research participants;
* Establish and maintain databases of subjects;
* Schedule and conduct study visits;
* Collect and enter data; register subjects and study visits in OnCore;
* Perform Epic research billing review;
* Maintain an up-to-date regulatory binder;
* Schedule and attend sponsor visits; and prepare and submit IRB paperwork to ensure compliance with IRB regulations.
* Incumbent may assist with grant or manuscript preparation and
* Maintenance of investigator-initiated studies registered on clinicaltrials.gov;
* Support multiple active protocols simultaneously;
* Work with multiple investigators while adhering with FDA, IRB, Pennsylvania, and related regulations.
* Travel to offsite clinical sites as needed.

Hybrid work schedule clause:
This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

EEO, COMPLIANCE AND SAFETY REPORT
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.