Research Nurse

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

reseThe Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, at the Penn State College of Medicine, Hershey, PA, is hiring a full-time Research Nurse. The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium (BCC) is an international clinical research sponsor and acts as a Contract Research Organization (CRO) of a network of 50+ hospitals across the US and Canada that participate in BCC's investigator-initiated clinical trials.

The Research RN will plan, direct, or coordinate clinical research projects. The Research RN will direct the activities of workers engaged in clinical research projects to ensure compliance with protocols and overall clinical objectives. The research nurse may evaluate and analyze clinical data. The Research RN will monitor study activities to ensure compliance with protocols and will all relevant local, federal and state regulatory and institutional policies. 

Responsibilities 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing essential functions is 95%. Qualified individuals must have the ability (with or without reasonable accommodation) to perform the following duties: 
Responsible for implementation of clinical research protocols under physician investigator guidance and delegation and clinical research specialist and/or clinical research coordinator II guidance. 

• Assists in evaluation of new clinical research protocols for protocol feasibility, required research procedures and coordinator effort
• Assists with submission of required initial regulatory documents and preparation of IRB applications. 
• Screens for potential research participants through evaluation of inpatients and outpatients using inclusion/exclusion criteria and protocol-specified eligibility requirements.
• Coordinates with physician investigators to explain research study to potential participants and ensure that informed consent is obtained prior to initiation of study related procedures. Maintains confidentiality. 
• Assists with development of patient recruitment and education pamphlets, referring physician letters and source worksheets.
• Serves as a liaison for ongoing communication between PSHMC faculty investigators, research participants and their families, research support associates and data specialists for the protocols. 
• Participates in staff in-service/education for research protocols and study drugs/devices as needed. 
• Collaborates with physician investigators and clinical research coordinators to monitor and manage patients care on research protocols. 
• Facilitates scheduling of patient visits for research visits and research related procedures. 
• Performs clinical research in collaboration with other medical and nursing personnel and ancillary departments (laboratory, cardiology, radiology). Performs basic laboratory procedures including blood, tissue and/or body fluid collection, processing and shipment to central laboratories (if required). Assures completion of protocol specified procedures (i.e. Echocardiogram, MRI, EEG etc.). 
• Collects, records and maintains records of all data collected for research participants.
• Collaborates with investigational Drug Service to maintain accountability logs for storage and administration of study medications and maintains accountability logs for investigational devices.
• Assists with preparation of required regulatory and IRB ongoing study documentation including annual progress reports, protocol amendments and safety reports.
• Attends various seminars, conferences and rounds, and participates in other professional activities and continuing education for own professional growth.
• Participates in study meetings. Occasional travel may be required.

NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES- The percentage of time spent performing secondary functions is 5%. The following duties are considered secondary to the essential duties listed above:
Performs other duties as assigned. 

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum Experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience

• Currently licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse by state of employment or holds a multistate RN license through the interstate Nurse Licensure Compact.
• AHA BLS prior to end of orientation period.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in a clinical research setting preferred.

This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding. 

The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:  

• Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check  
• Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background Check   

 
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.  

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

$68,200.00 - $102,300.00

Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Hershey, PA