Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number S03458P Working Title CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE II Department Research CTRU Operations About the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (http://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,600 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 36,000 students including over 27,500 undergraduates and over 8,500 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

The Office of Research encourages and supports innovative interdisciplinary research, scholarship and creative activities that contribute to the physical, emotional and economic well-being of the people of Georgia, the nation and the world. Through partnerships and collaborations, we seek to share knowledge, increase innovation, and deliver the products of our research to the marketplace.

College/Unit/Department website https://research.uga.edu/ Posting Type External Retirement Plan TRS or ORP Employment Type Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information

Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Advertised Salary Commensurate with experience Posting Date 07/01/2019 Open until filled No Closing Date 07/05/2019 Proposed Starting Date 07/29/2019 Special Instructions to Applicants Location of Vacancy Athens Area EEO Policy Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Position Information

Classification Title Nursing Professional Pay Grade FLSA Job Family Health Services FTE 100 Minimum Qualifications

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

One (1) year experience working as a clinical research nurse.

Position Summary

Works independently to coordinate, implement, and evaluate clinical research trials, studies and projects. Provides direction in the development of research protocols. Recruits and screens potential study participants, develops and conducts patient and family education accordingly. Independently approves all study order sets from a nursing and subject safety perspective. Performs patient evaluations, administers medications and research instruments, and provides nursing support to perform specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Makes referrals to in-house or community professionals and serves as a clinical resource. Collects data, assists in developing data collection systems and compiles reports. May provide infusion duties. Develops and approves unit nursing policies and procedures. Assists in writing research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures and correspondence. Provides direction and supervises other research nurses and other support members (eg., Phlebotomist). Performs related responsibilities. Employees may work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

Nursing experience, clinical research experience

Physical Demands

Standing, walking, bending and lifting

Is driving required to perform essential duties outlined in this position? (This does not include infrequent trips) The successful candidate would have to provide proof that s/he has a valid driver's license when offered employment. Does this position have financial responsibilities? No Does this position require a P-Card? No Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? No Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Research related duties: Per protocol, screen potential patients for protocol eligibility, complete informed consent, provide patient care, conduct procedures, collect data, report and manage patient/subject study data. Ensure the safe and precise conduct of each study, compliance with study protocols, data quality and maintenance of meticulous study records.

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Clinic nursing related duties: Provide basic patient care and treatment per protocol or as requested by investigator/physician; ensure Good Clinical Practices. Explain diagnostic procedures and method of research treatment. Identify and suggest quality improvement measures.

Percentage of time 15 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Administrative Duties: Development and approval of study subject orders from a nursing/patient safety standpoint. Manage and supervise research nurse staff and phlebotomist. Develop and approve nursing policies and procedures, including research nurse staff development and certifications. Provide direction to unit coordinator and director in auditing and monitoring research activities. May assign or supervise other professional (e.g., faculty, non-CTRU nurses) and technical staff (e.g., students, trainees, non-CTRU study staff).

Percentage of time 35 Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Work independently with investigators to develop and conduct single and multi-site clinical trials, submit for funding and/or required regulatory approvals (e.g., SAC, IRB).

Percentage of time 15 Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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   • No
   • Yes

Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

Optional Documents