Clinical Research Nurse II - R105814

at  University of Louisville

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or a related field, license to practice as an R.N. in Kentucky, and two years of related experience. ACRP Certification in Clinical Research Coordination is desirable. Grade 8E (Salary)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The University of Louisville is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse II. This position is part of the Clinical Trials Unit (CTU) GI/Liver research team. Primary duties will be to manage GI studies:

• Coordinate the implementation of clinical research projects; organize the clinical research team and serve as an advocate for study subjects. Develop a recruitment plan for each assigned protocol with the research team. Identify potential sources for subjects and establish appropriate networks to support referrals.
• Conduct/monitor the screening and recruitment of subjects for research trials using knowledge of current protocols and inclusion/exclusion criteria to determine subject eligibility. Educate subjects on protocol-related procedures/assessments in which they must participate as a study subjects. Collect, organize, and maintain data and test results for source documentation of all research subjects. Write orders and administer medication/devices for the clinical care of research subjects.
• Assist in the management of the study subjects’ health status during research care and the development of treatment plans related to the research protocol. Conduct any needed physical assessments using protocols for review by the Principal Investigator when appropriate.

• Coordinate the implementation of clinical research projects; organize the clinical research team and serve as an advocate for study subjects. Develop a recruitment plan for each assigned protocol with the research team. Identify potential sources for subjects and establish appropriate networks to support referrals.
• Conduct/monitor the screening and recruitment of subjects for research trials using knowledge of current protocols and inclusion/exclusion criteria to determine subject eligibility. Educate subjects on protocol-related procedures/assessments in which they must participate as a study subjects. Collect, organize, and maintain data and test results for source documentation of all research subjects. Write orders and administer medication/devices for the clinical care of research subjects.
• Assist in the management of the study subjects’ health status during research care and the development of treatment plans related to the research protocol. Conduct any needed physical assessments using protocols for review by the Principal Investigator when appropriate