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Posted Job Title
Veterinary Clinical Research Nurse
Job Profile Title
Veterinary Clinical Research Nurse B
Job Description Summary
Clinical research nurse skilled in implementing a collaborative, interdisciplinary team approach to successfully plan and coordinate hospital-based companion-animal clinical trials. The Veterinary Clinical Research for the Veterinary Clinical Investigations Center (VCIC) will complete documentation and data entry of patient visits and patient care for multiple trials and database projects.
Job Description
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinate the conduct of multiple clinical trials and registries.
- Screen, recruit, and enroll eligible subjects.
- Coordinate and complete visits for subjects in multiple trials.
- Complete study assessments (vital signs), testing (EKG), phlebotomy, and lab processing and shipping per protocol.
- Coordinate the administration of study medication, including monitoring subjects for post-administration adverse events or reactions.
- Prepare study data for statistical analysis.
- Report research progress to Investigators, sponsors, and team members; work directly with principal investigators and other coordinators as needed for the successful execution of clinical trials.
- Participate in initiation, monitoring, audit, and close-out visits.
- Participate in study team meetings and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Pre-trial responsibilities: liaise with the sponsoring agency to ensure full understanding of the study protocol and procedures, preparation and submission of regulatory paperwork, development of study documentation tools such as source check sheets, work flow sheets, tracking forms for supplies/equipment/drugs/devices, case report forms, coordinate meetings to discuss the specific requirements for all the departments and personnel involved (laboratory, pharmacy, radiology, finance, and nursing units in a study.
Trial responsibilities: screen, recruit and enroll animals/owners while providing education and obtaining informed consent, meet with each animal/owner to complete health assessments, physical examinations, and questionnaires, and to evaluate each animal/owner in relation to the inclusion/exclusion criteria, as specifically required by each study, follow each animal/owner through the study to monitor treatment, responses to treatment, problems, and adverse events and follow-up.
Post-trial responsibilities: case report forms are analyzed, and quality assurance performed to ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice, complete data queries and changes in practice that require follow-up, ensure all medication, supplies, devices and equipment used in the study are accounted for, study closure reports are submitted. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. General skills: strong organizational and time management skills, high degree of computer proficiency required (specifically MS Word, Excel), detail oriented, works independently as well as part of a team. Maintains flexible work hours to maximize study enrollment.
This position is contingent upon grant funding.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate’s Degree in Veterinary Technology from an AVMA accredited school and 3-5 years of experience in a companion animal tertiary care veterinary facility is required. Four to six years of experience is strongly preferred. Certified Veterinary Technician licensure is required; a Bachelor’s Degree and Veterinary Technician Specialty (VTS) licensure are preferred. A valid driver's license is required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Veterinary Medicine
Pay Range
$25.24 - $37.02 Hourly Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: 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.
Tuition: 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.
Retirement: 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.
Time Away from Work: 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.
Long-Term Care Insurance: 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.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: 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.
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Discounts and Special Services: 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 Hours: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 Home Ownership Services: 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.
Adoption Assistance: 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.
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