OPS Clinical Research Nurse

Job Description

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking an OPS Clinical Research Nurse to conduct and assist in the organization of our clinical research program. The incumbent will conduct examinations and administer treatments and/or medications in accordance with research protocols. Research activities may occur in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) located in the Clinical and Translational Science Building (CTRB), Shands Hospital or in various UF clinics.

Provide nursing care and education in support of clinical research trials and projects in clinical settings:

• Provide clinical care to participants enrolled in clinical trials.
• Perform assessments, such as vital signs, in accordance with research protocols
• Administer treatments and/or investigational medications in accordance with research protocols.
• Initiate ordering of necessary tests, equipment and medications per protocol.
• Perform specialized tasks such as pharmacokinetic sampling, administration of conscious sedation; assisting with invasive procedures such as liver biopsies and bronchoscopies.
• Collect body fluid specimens, including timed specimens for pharmacokinetic assessments.
• Processes specimens for storage and shipping as required by protocol

Provide Administrative support to assigned research trials and projects:

• Provide administrative support to NIH's WebCAMP scheduling and data tracking system.
• Maintain detailed records of clinical research trials and projects, including data collection, while maintaining HIPAA compliance standards regarding patient confidentiality.
• Alert Principal Investigator(s) to any Adverse Events/Serious Adverse Events for timely reporting to the IRB when appropriate.
• Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals.

Provide logistical support to the Clinical Research Center in support of research trials and projects:

• Assist with stocking and supplies of unit, ensuring supplies are in date and stocked, ensuring unit readiness.
• Assist with maintaining equipment including daily checks.
• Assist with scheduling of participants on WebCAMP system.
• Maintain and update billing for services provided on WebCAMP system.
• Meet with study teams as needed for the coordination of services.

Lab Coverage:

On a rotating schedule, provide coverage in CRC Lab and assists as needed.

Training and Education:

• Maintain compliance with Good Clinical Practice guidelines and Food and Drug Administration's regulations on all research activities.
• Participate in in-services and research-specific training to update on new protocols entering clinic.
• Continually participate in protocol reading and updates to familiarize with current protocols.
• Participate in unit-wide trainings to keep up-to-date research-specific skills.