Clinical Research Nurse B/C

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse B in Infectious Diseases is responsible for implementation of research protocols in HIV, COVID 19 and other Infectious Diseases. The nurse is responsible for management of patient care, collection of medical and medication history, physical assessments, completion of patient visits according to protocol specifications, administration of investigational products by various routes including injections and IV infusions, procurement of specific laboratory specimens, conducting complex evaluations, and completion of source documentation and clinical research forms.

Job Responsibilities

The Clinical Research Nurse B/C in Infectious Diseases is responsible for implementation of research protocols in HIV, COVID 19 and other Infectious Diseases. Duties include management of patient care, collection of medical and medication history, physical assessments, completion of patient visits according to protocol specifications, administration of investigational products by various routes including injections and IV infusions, procurement of specific laboratory specimens, conducting complex evaluations, and completion of source documentation and clinical research forms. The research nurse also takes an active role in participant adherence to treatment and study visits, reviews all clinical and laboratory data, makes assessments on severity of symptoms and diagnoses, and communicates with medical staff regarding protocol specific management of toxicities and adverse events. This position requires a flexible schedule including early morning, early evening, some weekend days, and reactogenicity evaluations via phone call. The nurse is responsible for supervision of research support staff and acts as a mentor to less experienced nurses. Research Nurses manage very complex evaluations and conduct studies involving a wide variety of investigational products and various sponsors. The nurse arranges appointments for procedures in other departments and collects a variety of specimens.

Qualifications

Clinical Research Nurse B: Bachelor of Science, licensure in Commonwealth of PA without restriction or limitation, and 1 to 2 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Clinical Research Nurse C: Bachelor of Science, licensure in Commonwealth of PA without restriction or limitation, and 2-3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

The CRN B/C requires an RN license without restriction or limitation and at least two years of this experience in research is preferred. Recent experience with venipuncture for phlebotomy and IV infusions preferred. A BSN or MSN preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. Strong planning and organizational capabilities along with attention to detail, excellent follow through and problem solving skills required. On-site work required. Position contingent on funding.