"GCRC Research Nurse"

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Medicine - General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) and the UMB Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR) is currently recruiting for a Clinical Research Nurse. Under the supervision of the GCRC Nurse Manager, is responsible for the safe delivery of nursing care for both adult and pediatric research patients. Responsible for data and biologic specimen collection in the GCRC and other clinical areas as required for the implementation of GAC approved protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care. Adheres to NCRR, University, IRB, hospital, and unit policies, nursing procedures, standards, and practices. Additionally, this position will work with the ICTR leadership to assist in planning, developing, and implementing clinical research training resources for multidisciplinary clinical research staff.

Benefits (Exempt Regular): UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job). UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in the planning and implementation of clinical protocols in accordance with the research protocol.
• Participates in the planning, development, and implementation of ICTR activities related to clinical research training workforce development.
• Assists with or establishes data collection systems and performs data collection according to the research protocol.
• Collects, processes, and provides for storage and/or delivery of biologic specimens.
• Carries out research and patient care procedures according to the research protocol and institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
• Performs phlebotomy, initiation of intravenous infusions, monitoring of vital signs, administration of research and other medications including chemotherapy, and other specialized procedures (i.e., biopsies) as required by the research protocol.
• Documents data collection and patient care according to established standards.
• Monitors and records patient response to treatment and communicates study data and results to investigators and other members of the research team; maintains source documentation.
• Performs inpatient care for GCRC research subjects as assigned on evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Help to facilitate study progress, including assisting with or scheduling patients.
• Point of Care and Quality Control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors in Nursing.

Experience: Three (3) years' experience nursing, clinical, or in a relevant research specialization related to the position. Five (5) years of experience preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Registered Nurse in the State of Maryland.

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.

Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience. In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Hiring Range: $90,000 - $110,000, Commensurate with education and experience.