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The Nurse Specialist, Research ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical research studies is maintained and that studies are conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Additionally, the Nurse Specialist, Research plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives.

Up to $10,000 Sign-on Bonus

Work Location : UHealth Tower

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                  

Assesses, troubleshoots, and reports problems with data collection to appropriate managing staff. Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects’ responses.

Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.

Performs study data collection and entry using charts, correspondence, medical records, and relevant communications.

Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.

Educates staff and subjects about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications.

Prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments and continually monitors applications and adverse events.

Assists with study completion, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files to ensure completeness and continuity of all study data.

Completes ongoing checks of clinical data that has been entered on the case report forms to ensure accuracy, and corrects any inaccurate data.

Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                

Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing, Bachelor’s degree (BSN)

Certification and Licensing:

Valid Florida Registered Nurse License, ACLS, BLS certification from the American Heart Association required.

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.

Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.

Commitment to the University’s core values.

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.

Department Specific Functions

Incorporates the UMHC Oncology and Clinical Research Services mission, vision, values and code of Business Conduct into planning research related patient care and clinical trials activities. Serves as educator though the development of protocol-specific training simulations and educational material for nursing staff. Provides clinical trial support in the hospital and clinic setting to ensure UMHC oncology patients are offered appropriate clinical trials following Good Clinical Practice standards. Identify potential obstacles for treatment and notify the treating physician and CRS staff.  In-service inpatient staff on upcoming protocols and relevant updates to evidence-based research practices. Manage available skillset of nursing staff to accommodate current and incoming research protocols. Design protocol-specific flowsheet to serve as a guide for inpatient research nurses. With input as required from the Investigator, assesses and documents adverse events and concomitant medications. Host weekly with CRS to communicate updates on upcoming and current research protocols. Communicate with management on the assignment of daily research staffing needs. Review and collaborate with CRC on the feasibility of admission for new inpatient protocols. Works closely with the protocol lead CRC to ensure Serious Adverse Events are documented and reported per protocol and regulatory requirements. Assesses and documents the patient’s compliance and response to protocol treatment. Collaborates closely with protocol lead CRC. Monitors research process to ensure patient remains within eligibility parameters and maintains compliance.  Works closely with the Investigator, Investigational Pharmacist, CTU, SCCC and UHT staff and CRS Senior Manager to write the clinical trial treatment order-set and individual patient orders. Provides registered clinical trial patients with contact information to ensure that patients and families have an avenue to direct questions about their clinical trial. Enters applicable research related orders and research specific tests and procedures into the chart for the Investigator to sign. Provides education and instruction to research related protocol specific ECGs. Provides education and instruction for protocol specific clinical tasks (time sensitive research blood draws, vital signs etc.) according to scope of practice, skills, and competencies. Provides conduit between physicians, allied health professionals, nursing staff and clinical trial patients regarding trial related issues to maintain a safe environment for the patient while maintaining compliance.  Communicates with the Investigator, patients, families, clinical staff and CRS staff to ensure that treatment plans and research related interventions and activities are understood, and scheduled appropriately.  Provides a consistent and accessible resource for physicians and clinical staff regarding clinical trials. Works with the Investigator to ensure all clinical trial procedures are performed according to the protocol. Supervises clinical trial process and medication administration, provides source documents to the protocol CRC. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to customer service values of respect, courtesy, ownership, privacy, professionalism, and responsiveness. Initiates and maintains open communication with other members of the team to assure that the patient and family receive the full scope of interdisciplinary expertise and services along with care provided by participation in a clinical trial.  Completes mandatory education and training that includes review of age-specific needs and other competencies required by UMHC staff Attends Investigator meetings as required. Maintains a safe working environment through compliance with established policies and procedures and timely reporting of safety variances.  Participates in the development of general goals of CRS Adhere to all UMHC policies and procedures. 

Core Competencies:

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, patients/families and other departments and staff. Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities and protocols. Scrupulous attention to detail. Critical thinking, analytical and problem solving abilities required as related to various aspects of the protocol. Good reading, writing, mathematical, organizational and comprehension skills.  Ability to work independently.  Demonstrate ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external units in a clinical research environment

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

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