Clinical Research Nurse B/C (Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Group)
- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jan 18, 2023
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Health & Medicine, Other Health & Medicine
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Clinical Research Nurse B/C (Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Group)
University Overview
The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Clinical Research Nurse B/C (Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Group)
Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Nurse B
Job Description Summary
As part of the Infectious Disease Clinical Trials Group, this position will coordinate clinical research consisting of projects in HIV, COVID19, and other Infectious Diseases. The person will support Infectious Disease Investigators in clinical research ranging from observational trials to investigational product trials, including both investigator-initiated and industry-initiated trials. Work requires on-site presence and interaction with research subjects across Penn Campus.
Research nurse work includes study implementation, community outreach, document development, regulatory work, subject recruitment/enrollment, study visits and regulatory compliance for studies across Penn Campus.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
- Clinical Research Nurse B (CRN-B): The CRN-B will
coordinate clinical trials within the Penn Infectious Disease
Clinical Trials Unit, consisting of projects focused on HIV,
COVID-19, and other Infectious Diseases. The person will support
Infectious Disease Physician Investigators in clinical research
ranging from observational trials to investigational drug/product
trials, including investigator-initiated, government funded, and
industry-sponsored trials. This position requires an on-site
presence to interact with research subjects across Penn
Campus.
Duties include, but are not limited to: - Participating in site initiation visits, interim monitoring visits, audits, and close-out visits.
- Assisting in the development/maintenance of study specific case report forms and source document tools.
- Screening, recruiting, and consenting patients according to protocol.
- Scheduling patient study visits and any necessary testing.
- Conducting patient study visits according to protocol (depending on study and visit, this could include questionnaires, documenting reported medical history and side effects, collecting vitals, drawing blood, etc.)
- Provide subjects with study medications (oral or injections) and provide guidance to infusion nurse on IV study medication.
- Educate subjects on study medications, required study procedures, and study protocol compliance.
- Conduct Targeted Physical Exams as needed.
- Review and report subject experienced serious adverse events to the primary investigator, study sponsor, and regulating authorities.
- Monitoring and ensuring patients adherence to protocol requirements.
- Mentor Clinical Research Coordinator(s) and Clinical Research Assistant(s)
- Collecting study data, completing case report forms, and resolving data entry errors/queries.
- Working with Regulatory Specialist(s) for regulatory submissions.
- Communicating with study team members.
- Organizing and maintaining all documentation required by the Investigator, sponsor or CRO (i.e. source documents, case report forms, and research charts).
- Processing and shipping study specimens including blood and urine.
- Participating in reoccurring study team meetings and ongoing protocol training.
- Showing vigilance in patient safety, protocol compliance, and data integrity.
- Adhering to all University of Pennsylvania, FDA, and GCP guidelines
Clinical Research Nurse C (CRN-C): In addition to above, the CRN-C will develop study specific source documents and trackers, prepare and submit regulatory packages, correspond with sponsor & regulatory review boards, and help with study start up activities. The CRN-C will have less supervision, need to use more independent judgment when managing clinical trials, and act as a mentor for CRN-B.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Effective problem solving abilities; effective communication and writing skills; strong organizational and time management skills; flexible and able to multi-task; strong attention to detail; demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations; high reliable and good work ethic required. Position contingent on funding.
Clinical Research Nurse B: Bachelor's degree required and 1-2 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Phlebotomy, injection, and research experience preferred.
Clinical Research Nurse C: Bachelor's degree required and 3-4 years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Phlebotomy, injection, research, and regulatory experience preferred.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$43,919.00 - $66,183.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn
offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,
dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your
family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending
accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care
expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition
benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get
tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also
eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to
help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and
Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a
pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment
options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a
substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the
year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal
affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with
family—whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth
Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family
members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the
costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community
or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you
won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to
underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always
provide proof of good health and are subject to
underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to
supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing
demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide
variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,
your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an
array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and
professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,
you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as
cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the
University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our
arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at
Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest
music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn
Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member
of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the
excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these
activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and
entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great
deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and
cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission
and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy
substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars
from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie
tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer
creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance
between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use
of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job
structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable
loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or
currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for
closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible
employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal
adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up
to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/HUP/Clinical-Research-Nurse-B-C--Infectious-Disease-Clinical-Trials-Group-_JR00066464-2
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