"Clinical Research Nurse (Senior - Principal Level)"

Job Summary

The Airway, Trauma, Lung Injury, and Sepsis Research Program (ATLAS) in the Department of Emergency Medicine have an opening for a full-time University Staff (unclassified) Research Services Senior- Principal Professional (Clinical Research Registered Nurse) position. ATLAS conducts clinical research, focusing on clinical trials, and real-world data studies in the acute care setting with a particular focus on early interventions for critically ill and injured patients. ATLAS leverages its network of global collaborators to lead multi-site clinical trials. ATLAS receives significant funding from the NIH, DOD, and CDC.

The Department of Emergency Medicine and ATLAS lab seeks motivated applicants for the position of Clinical Science Professional. This role will engage patients, families, and clinical staff at the University of Colorado Hospital, manage study start-up and documentation for clinical trials, collaborate with clinical and research teams working to improve care of critically ill and injured patients. The projects focus on patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Units with critically ill patients, including covid-19, Influenza, sepsis, major trauma and acute respiratory failure. The ideal candidate will have experience within research (clinical or laboratory), collaborate effectively on multidisciplinary teams, and be highly detail-oriented.

Key Responsibilities

Senior Level:

• Assist with developing or develops protocol-specific systems and documents including process flows, training manuals, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Case Report Forms (CRFs). Maintains subject level documentation and prepares documents, equipment and/or supplies
• Assist with identifying issues related to operational efficiency and shares results with leadership
• Collect information to determine feasibility, recruitment and retention strategies. Employ, evaluate and assist with the implementation of innovative solutions to maximize recruitment and retention
• Serve as a resource and participate in study initiation and close out duties

Principal Level, all of the above and:

• Coordinate and administer patient care in compliance with protocol requirements
• Disburse investigation drug and provide patient education regarding administration
• Oversee the preparation of orders by physicians to assure that protocol compliance is maintained. Independently review patients for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and thoroughly document and report all findings to physician and care team

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and conduct moderately complex research activities that are part of larger project from initiation to close.
• Create complex data management and tracking tools (REDCap, Excel) to support tracking of project/recruitment activities.
• Oversee student worker(s) or junior PRAs as it relates to a specific project.
• Participate in instrument creation (REDCap) and/or analytical structures as appropriate to the project.
• Collect study data via complex patient visits, surveys, observations or focus groups. Provide leadership in data collection to other PRAs and students.
• Participate in audits, monitoring visits, and quality control checks of data collection, equipment maintenance, and study procedures.
• Help develop study findings for presentation to team and external audiences.
• May lead publication development (abstract/manuscript)
• Help with budget management/tracking (under direction of PM/PI)
• Lead manuscript preparation for publication or presentation in scientific forums.
• Work with members of the UCD and UCHealth community as needed to set up labs, participant visits, and access shared University resources.
• Manage study participant incentive program with the assistance of procurement.

Work Location

Hybrid - this role is eligible for a hybrid schedule of #4 days per week on campus and as needed for in-person meetings.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Senior Level:

• Bachelor's degree in any field + A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• Two (2) years clinical research, clinical nursing, or related experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree + An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) degree and two (2) additional years of experience will substitute for the BSN degree
• Current licensure as a registered nurse

Principal Level:

• Bachelor's degree in any field + A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis
• Three (3) years clinical research, clinical nursing, or related experience
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree + An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) degree and two (2) additional years of experience will substitute for the BSN degree
• Current licensure as a registered nurse

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field
• Four (4) years of clinical research or related experience
• Experience with electronic data capture systems (e.g. EMR or EHR and data management systems)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills
• Knowledge of basic human anatomy, physiology medical terminology
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information

Anticipated Pay Range

Senior Level: $56,995-$72,498
Principal Level: $65,545-$83,373

How to Apply

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Amy Wayne - amy.wayne@cuanschutz.edu