Clinical Research Nurse

Job Summary:The Division of Neonatology has an immediate opening for a Clinical Research Nurse, in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine.Coordinate and manage day-to-day clinical research activities in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in accordance with study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and applicable regulations. Screen, recruit, enroll, and obtain informed consent from study participants and families. Conduct study procedures, collect and maintain research data, monitor participant safety, and report adverse events. Maintain study documentation and compliance records, coordinate research visits and follow-up activities, and collaborate with investigators, clinical staff, and external partners to support successful study execution. Serve as a liaison between research teams, clinical departments, sponsors, and regulatory entities under the direction of the Principal Investigator (PI). Requires current Registered Nurse (R.N.) licensure.This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.Department Summary:The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.Benefits Summary:The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)14.2% retirement contributionsGenerous paid leave time11 paid Holidays per year50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenFlex spending accountsUniversity provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.Free transit on most UTA servicesEmployee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travelProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.Employee Health Requirements:This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.