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University of Pittsburgh |
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Pittsburgh, PA United States |
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Full Time |
Post Date: |
09/15/2024 |
Expire Date: |
11/19/2024 |
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Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Human Resources, Information Technology, Other / General, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration, Research & Development, Medical |
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Research Nurse
Research Nurse
Job Summary Supports clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews lab results, patient data, and lab specimens; administers medications and protocol-specific treatments. Performs general laboratory duties and specialized nursing duties, trains new staff, and ensures regulatory adherence. Essential Functions The Health Studies Research Center (HSRC), Department of Epidemiology is seeking a Research Nurse to work on several research projects within HSRC focusing on healthy aging and prevention of disability and mobility loss. Projects will include observational studies and clinical trials, and will involve all aspects of research including recruitment, screening, clinical measures, safety monitoring, data management and outcomes investigation. The Research Nurse will perform telephone and in-person eligibility, screening, schedule study visits, conduct clinical measurements including phlebotomy for several projects, processing and shipment of biological samples; obtaining anthropometric measures, blood pressure, and heart rate; conducting and interpreting ECG and other clinical tests according to protocol, administering physical performance and cognitive function tests, and assisting participants in completing study-related questionnaires. The Research Nurse will conduct telephone visit reminder calls and follow-up assessments. The Research Nurse will address study alerts, adverse events, and incidental findings per protocol. The Research Nurse may be responsible for compiling study endpoint documentation to support participant-reported health events. This person will train, certify and supervise study staff on study protocol. Advanced degree and 3+ years of research experience is preferred. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. Physical Effort Generally sedentary although may be some effort required to escort and manipulate participants during clinical evaluations
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Nurse II
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Clinical Research - Nursing
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: 8:30 - 5:00, M-F Work Arrangement: 8:30 - 5:00, M-F
Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
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