Clinical Research Nurse II - 26005194

Clinical Research Nurse II Med-Neurological Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005194) 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 Department of Neurological Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh is in search of a Clinical Research Nurse II. This positions duties include but are not limited to the following. The CRN II will support clinical research projects by coordinating projects and drug trials, assessing patients' qualifications, and facilitating protocols. Collects and reviews patient data including medical histories and physical assessments, lab specimens and lab results and monitors results for adverse reactions; assists in study medication accountability and monitoring adverse events and protocol-specific treatments. Assesses patients for inclusion and Assesses patients for inclusion and performs specialized nursing duties such as arterial puncture, venipuncture, and operation of electronic monitoring equipment; assists with lumbar puncture and multi-modality intracranial monitoring procedures. Maintains and enters data into databases/logs in a timely and accurate manner. Participates in the development of internal review board submissions as requested. Collaborates with multiple investigators, sponsors, and research coordinators. Assists with training of new staff and ongoing guidance of newer staff. This position will require on call rotations. Minimum education to be considered for this position is a Bachelor of Nursing. Interested candidates, please go to Home | Talent Center: Careers at Pitt | University of Pittsburgh and use requisition #26005194 to apply for this position. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets. Physical Effort Must be able to walk, stand, or sit for long periods of time. Must be able to use computer, telephone, copier, fax, and other essential office equipment. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Nurse II Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Clinical Research - View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286642443 / 11-9121.01 Clinical Research Coordinators