Job Description

Classification Title:

Clinical Research Nurse

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Job Description:

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to assist in the operations of the Clinical Research Vehicle (CRV).

Plans and directs Clinical Research Activities:

• Review protocols, interface with research teams and develops appropriate source documents, including
• MD orders and research worksheets.
• Develops clinical resources for the implementation of clinical research activities.
• Responsible for coordinating activities administered by the research program or service area and in the
• development and implementation of procedures for the Clinical Research program/service area.
• Acts as liaison between medical providers and research teams and CRV staff.
• Oversees participant scheduling and visit approvals.

Supervise research support staff engaged in the carrying out of research and clinical protocol:

• Provides instruction and direction to CRV Nurses. Responsible for conducting annual performance
• appraisals for CRV UF staff with the Director of Operations. Conducts annual skills evaluations/needs
• assessment for all staff.
• Addressees practice variances, monitors trends and develops action plan.

Responsible for the interpretation and implementation of policies and procedures:

• In collaboration with the Director of Operations and CRV Coordinator, develops and maintains SOPs for the Clinical Research Vehicle.
• Conducts training and in-services for medical procedures, research procedures and protocols prior to
• implementation.
• Conducts continuous process improvement evaluation.
• Maintains compliance with all regulations relating to the State of Florida Office Surgery Registration.

Coordinates resources of the Clinical Research Center to accomplish goals:

• Maintain compliance with research certification of all equipment.
• Responsible for budgeting and acquisition for all new equipment.
• Coordinates the maintenance of all CRV medical and clinic equipment.
• Oversee the logistics of supplies, including specialized research equipment, medical supplies, linen and
• perishables.

Expected Salary:

$70,000 - $75,000

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of professional nursing experience.
• Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Preferred:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Valid FL RN license
• ACLS certification.
• Knowledge of nursing principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of basic principles and good clinical practice of clinical research.
• Experience coordinating clinical research studies.
• Skill in the use of nursing equipment and instruments.
• Ability to collect, collate, analyze and evaluate data from clinical research studies.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to work effectively and independently.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Weekend availability needed for events. 

Special Instructions to Applicants:

To be considered, please apply through Careers at UF and upload the following documents with your application:

• Cover letter
• Resume

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD).

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:Yes

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