Clinical Research Nurse C/D (Cardiovascular Division of PPMC)

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Job Description

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Clinical Research Nurse C

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in research studies using approved protocols, according to GCP. Familiarize with all components of study protocols by review of study, related literature prior to start. Attend Investigators Meetings. Assure accurate, completion and updates of the Delegation of Duties and Authorized Signatures Form. Confer with the pharmacist as needed to assure the availability of study drug. Create, maintain research data, regulatory files.
• Timely initiation of screening, enrolling patients. Screen to identify potential patients for specific studies, determine patient eligibility by communicating with physicians, clinical staff and by reviewing medical records to validate potential patient data against Inclusion /Exclusion checklists. Recruit patients, explain protocol, consent forms. Assure original signed consents are maintained in the study binder. Complete screening/enrollment logs and submit to sponsor, as protocol.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up visits with patients and assure research team availability to assure all follow-up activities are conducted within sponsor designated time frames including documentation of follow-up efforts. Schedule additional protocol-required tests/procedures.
• Create and maintain a complete and accurate regulatory binder for each study. Assist with preparation and processing of all Institutional Review Board (IRB) documentation including submissions, continuing reviews, amendments and adverse event reporting. Prepare and process all regulatory documentation with research sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs). Obtain the appropriate signatures for regulatory forms.
• Perform Phlebotomy to collect blood samples of study patients. Centrifuge blood specimens and separate into transfer vials according to sponsor specifications. Ship blood and urine specimens to study-specific central labs according to Transportation of Dangerous Goods regulations.
• Complete all source documents and worksheets within 48 hours of study activity. Complete and/or enter all clinical record forms (CRFs) within 5 working days or less depending on sponsor requirements. Create and maintain subject binders. Obtain records required to complete CRFs. Assure inclusion of enrollment information, research orders, and other communications are entered into the electronic medical record of each subject. Resolve data queries with sponsors/CROs.
• Monitor adherence to protocol throughout enrollment in study. Notify Pl, RPM, and sponsor of any deviations from protocol or adverse events. Assure trial data are accurate, complete, verifiable from source documents; collect data on adverse events ,reports serious adverse events per regulatory standards. Assure timely notification to all enrolled subjects of significant changes in consents. Assure all study drugs/devices/equipment are maintained in a secure manner.
• Resolve regulatory related queries with IRB, study sponsors. Review Research bills/invoices for accuracy for payment from research revenue fund account.
• Prepare source document worksheets to facilitate data collection for each new study.
• Create and maintain study spreadsheets to track enrollment, treatment, treatment assignment, adverse events, follow-up visits/calls, create databases in electrophysiology dept.
• Provide in service training and education to PPMC in- patient/cath lab cardiology nurses and patient care staff in all aspects of trial, procedures, clinic visits. Provide subject and family education and support. Ensure subjects are educated regarding the protocol specifics and study drugs/devices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of experience along with Registered Nurse with Licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction or limitation required.  BSN preferred.

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements 
Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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