Clinical Research Nurse C

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine•Philadelphia, PA

3d•$62,000 - $79,421•Hybrid

About The Position

The Clinical Research Nurse will report directly to the Director of RadOnc CRU. Supporting all aspects of clinical research activities in the RadOnc CRU that requires a RN involvement. Independently coordinates complex clinical trials, including subject consent, screening, enrollment, treatment management, & follow-up. In charge of Beacon built/order, AE/SAE assessments. May administer medications & contribute to protocol development & SOPs of IITs. Serves as a resource to junior staff, participates in working groups, & provides input on workflow, enrollent strategies, budgets, & regulatory compliance. BSN degree with 2-3 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience along with Registered Nurse with Licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction or limitation required.
Position is contingent upon funding.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators with initiating study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials.
Manage all aspects of clinical studies and all Phases of clinical trials.
Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, CROs, the FDA, the University of Pennsylvania’s CTSRMC, and other groups.
Coordinate the conduct of Phase I - IV clinical trials including consenting, screening and enrolling eligible subjects, follow GCP guidelines in the conduct of trials, coordinate implementation of research protocols with study and clinical team, collecting and reporting research data, accessing and reporting AE/SAEs per protocol, managing subject treatment per protocol, oversight and coordination of research testing, including labs, office visits and radiology exams, coordinate subject care with clinical team, provide coverage and support to research coordinators.
Care for study participants in all age groups from children through geriatrics.
Establishes nursing plan of care in collaboration with the PI and study team and in accordance with research guidelines and GCP.
Creation of beacon built/orders and nursing worksheets as needed during study start-up.
Administer or provide oversight of administration of medications.
Participate in study team, disease-site group and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings.
If needed, collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data within the timelines specified by protocol or CTA.
Coordination may also include clinical activities such as performing and collecting vital signs, EKG, etc.
Coordinate projects and assist managers in overseeing execution of project timelines as well as completion of study related activities, contribute to protocol development, SOPs of IITs.
Serves as a resource to junior staff, participates in working groups, & provides input on workflow, enrollment strategies, budgets, & regulatory compliance.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.