Job Identification: 44245

Job Category: Healthcare

Apply Before: 09/08/2026, 12:21 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Hiring Salary: $72,062 - $85,000

Essential Personnel: No

Job Description

This position contributes nursing expertise to the department to in support of the mission of the USF DEC Diabetes Clinical Research Team. The Nurse Researcher will serve as a lead coordinator for research projects and will provide clinical nursing support to projects led by other clinical research team members within the department. This role includes participation in all aspects of study start-up, regulatory management, direct clinical care and education of research participants and other assigned project administrative duties that may include ensuring accurate billing and facilitating travel and accommodations for research participants. The USF DEC research team works collaboratively with investigators and other team members to support the clinical research of our department. This role will participate in clinical research, departmental, and Office of Clinical Research (OCR) meetings that offer continuing education and support for our research mission. USF provides support and training via the USF Bulls IRB, Sponsored Research, and the USF Research Integrity & Compliance Office.

Responsibilities

Evaluate potential research participants with Principal Investigator; schedule and perform screenings and conduct participant consent and randomization into appropriate research studies.
Address IRB submission and correspondence requirements.
Coordinate and schedule study visits and follow-up. Oversee / perform required procedures for each research visit; complete required data entry per study protocol: maintaining documentation and case report forms.
Report Adverse Events according to protocol. Communicate questions, problems, changes to the Principal Investigator.
Prepare and submit protocol applications, amendments, annual reviews, Adverse Event reports, and study sponsor communications to IRB as required.
Collect, analyze, and perform quality assurance of study data. Monitor overall clinical study to ensure quality control measures are following protocol. Oversee ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medications for studies.
Perform procedures as necessary, including venipuncture, electrocardiograms, quantitative Sensory Testing, glucose/insulin testing, etc. for the study.
Coordinate with specialty clinics, coordinating with clinic staff and physicians to evaluate patients that might be considered for research studies. Provides study specific training and guidance in specialty area to patients and delegated research staff.
Assist in planning and performing research subject recruitment/screening at appropriate outreach events including camps/walks, symposia and education/support events for patients, families, and care providers.
Collects, analyzes, and performs quality assurance of study data. Monitors overall clinical study to ensure that quality control measures are following applicable protocols.
Recommend changes in protocols to improve quality of data gathering or overall study. Ensure consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of trials by team members.
Oversee ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medications for the research study.
Collaborate in development of new research proposals, providing clinical nursing consultation in the development of protocols, research instrument design, coding and analysis, and selection of assessments. Assist in developing proposals for new research projects.
May serve as an advocate for a specific population through participation in community fairs, programs, committees, state and national committees, programs and conferences.
Collaborate in development of new research proposals, providing clinical nursing consultation in the development of protocols, research instrument design, coding and analysis, and selection of assessments. Assist in developing proposals for new research projects.
Collaborate with clinical research assistants, clinical volunteers, and health professions students as needed.
Cover evening and weekend research outreach events.
Actively travel to and participate in research study meetings to discuss progress/status of study.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code. Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two years of nursing research or directly related experience; OR an Associate's degree in Nursing with four years of same experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Nursing is Preferred. Annual certifications may be required to participate in specific studies.

Additional Information for Applicants: This position is Grant-Funded

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.

Job Identification: 44245

Job Category: Healthcare

Apply Before: 09/08/2026, 12:21 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Locations: 4202 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33620, US

Hiring Salary: $72,062 - $85,000

Essential Personnel: No

Job Description

This position contributes nursing expertise to the department to in support of the mission of the USF DEC Diabetes Clinical Research Team. The Nurse Researcher will serve as a lead coordinator for research projects and will provide clinical nursing support to projects led by other clinical research team members within the department. This role includes participation in all aspects of study start-up, regulatory management, direct clinical care and education of research participants and other assigned project administrative duties that may include ensuring accurate billing and facilitating travel and accommodations for research participants. The USF DEC research team works collaboratively with investigators and other team members to support the clinical research of our department. This role will participate in clinical research, departmental, and Office of Clinical Research (OCR) meetings that offer continuing education and support for our research mission. USF provides support and training via the USF Bulls IRB, Sponsored Research, and the USF Research Integrity & Compliance Office.

Responsibilities

Evaluate potential research participants with Principal Investigator; schedule and perform screenings and conduct participant consent and randomization into appropriate research studies.
Address IRB submission and correspondence requirements.
Coordinate and schedule study visits and follow-up. Oversee / perform required procedures for each research visit; complete required data entry per study protocol: maintaining documentation and case report forms.
Report Adverse Events according to protocol. Communicate questions, problems, changes to the Principal Investigator.
Prepare and submit protocol applications, amendments, annual reviews, Adverse Event reports, and study sponsor communications to IRB as required.
Collect, analyze, and perform quality assurance of study data. Monitor overall clinical study to ensure quality control measures are following protocol. Oversee ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medications for studies.
Perform procedures as necessary, including venipuncture, electrocardiograms, quantitative Sensory Testing, glucose/insulin testing, etc. for the study.
Coordinate with specialty clinics, coordinating with clinic staff and physicians to evaluate patients that might be considered for research studies. Provides study specific training and guidance in specialty area to patients and delegated research staff.
Assist in planning and performing research subject recruitment/screening at appropriate outreach events including camps/walks, symposia and education/support events for patients, families, and care providers.
Collects, analyzes, and performs quality assurance of study data. Monitors overall clinical study to ensure that quality control measures are following applicable protocols.
Recommend changes in protocols to improve quality of data gathering or overall study. Ensure consistent interpretation and adherence to protocols at all stages of trials by team members.
Oversee ordering, dispensing and maintenance of supplies and medications for the research study.
Collaborate in development of new research proposals, providing clinical nursing consultation in the development of protocols, research instrument design, coding and analysis, and selection of assessments. Assist in developing proposals for new research projects.
May serve as an advocate for a specific population through participation in community fairs, programs, committees, state and national committees, programs and conferences.
Collaborate in development of new research proposals, providing clinical nursing consultation in the development of protocols, research instrument design, coding and analysis, and selection of assessments. Assist in developing proposals for new research projects.
Collaborate with clinical research assistants, clinical volunteers, and health professions students as needed.
Cover evening and weekend research outreach events.
Actively travel to and participate in research study meetings to discuss progress/status of study.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

This position requires licensure as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice nursing in accordance with Chapter 64 B9, Florida Administrative Code. Bachelor's degree in Nursing with two years of nursing research or directly related experience; OR an Associate's degree in Nursing with four years of same experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

A Master's degree in Nursing is Preferred. Annual certifications may be required to participate in specific studies.

Additional Information for Applicants: This position is Grant-Funded

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship

Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree.

• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.