Clinical Research Nurse

Job Summary

Assists in facilitating the conduct of clinical research by performing research and clinical duties. Provides patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

Disclaimer: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions:

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during trial.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol. Educates staff about the scientific aspects of the study.
• Applies pharmacological knowledge to help PI determine idiosyncrasies and unexpected results. Evaluates adverse events (AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI. Conducts follow-up to determine resolution of AE. Reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor.
• Presents related information to community for recruitment purposes or to other research professionals in a variety of settings.
• Mentors and trains new and subordinate employees.
• Helps determine personnel required to complete trial and develop the timeline for trial completion. Reviews study-related data to assure compliance with study protocol.
• Prepares emergency use report.
• Manages pharmacokinetic collection and storage.
• Relates lab results to PI and sponsor.
• Ensures appropriate maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• May perform bedside care.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency

Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease, oils, hazards.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency

Nearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion, walking, standing, sitting. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patient's status and provide care as described in the department's policies and procedures manual.

Minimum Qualifications

RN license in the state of Utah plus two years related experience required. Depending on area of assignment, CCRP, ACRP-CRC, SOCRA-CCRP certification may be required. Current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. The hiring department may also prefer experience in a specific area of nursing. This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers, and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.