Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner - 26005545

Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005545) The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) is hiring a nurse practitioner to provide research support to the NIA-funded ADRC through the research services in the ADRC Clinical Core. This person will obtain medical/ neurological histories and perform physical/neurologic examinations on ADRC registry participants; conduct research interviews with the study partner, provide back up for the ADRC Autopsy program; and will assist in patient recruitment and the conduct of ADRC-related clinical trials and longitudinal consortia. She/he will also participate with ADRC Outreach, Recruitment and Engagement Core in the education of health professionals; provide relevant tutorials; and conduct lectures regarding AD healthy aging to the lay community. Education: Master's Degree Nurse Practitioner is preferred or comparable education. Experience: Preferred 2-3 relevant experience Job Summary Supports clinical research projects by facilitating finalization on medical research protocols, managing final approvals of procedures, and assisting research faculty with future trials by study protocol drug and device advisement. Prepares, writes, and presents updated protocols. Works directly with patients and takes medical histories, performs exams, obtains biological specimens, assists with procedures, schedules tests, and performs study-specific protocols. Acts as liaison to regulatory bodies and reports to auditing bodies. Ensures regulatory adherence. Essential Functions Obtain comprehensive medical, medication, and neurological histories and perform thorough physical/neurologic examinations on ADRC participants and healthy controls Establish rapport with both pts/caregiver; Recognize signs and symptoms of dementing illnesses and other medical conditions; Formulate differential diagnoses in conjunction with attending physicians; Promptly report unusual, findings and make appropriate recommendations; Complete research/clinical forms following established guidelines; Obtain/analyze routine laboratory specimens, .Provide written comprehensive summary to be included in the patient's research file; prepare and present completed history and data at weekly ADRC Consensus Conference; and provide backup for the ADRC Autopsy program. Conduct assessments for clinical drug trials and NIH consortia and View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286916234 / 29-1171.00 Nurse Practitioners