GCRC Research Nurse (Clinical Research Nurse) (Sign-On Bonus)
- Employer
- University of Maryland Baltimore
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians, Institutional & Business Affairs, Health & Medical Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), School of Medicine - General Clinic Research Center (GCRC) is currently recruiting for a Clinical Research Nurse. Under the supervision of the GCRC Nurse Manager, is responsible for the safe delivery of nursing care for both adult and pediatric research patients. Responsible for data and biologic specimen collection in the GCRC and other clinical areas as required for the implementation of GAC approved protocols. Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide age/developmentally appropriate care. Adheres to NCRR, University, IRB, hospital, and unit policies, nursing procedures, standards and practices. ***This position is eligible for an $8000 sign-on bonus. *Half will be paid within the first 30 days of employment, and half will be paid upon successful completion of probation. Current UMB employees are not eligible for the sign-on bonus.***
Benefits Information:
UMB offers a generous benefits package, which includes 22 vacation days, 14 floating and holidays, 15 sick days; comprehensive health insurance and retirement options; and tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any of the University System of Maryland schools.
UMB requires all faculty, staff, and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be processed through Human Resources.
Essential Functions:
- Participates in the planning and implementation of clinical protocols in accordance with the research protocol.
- Assists with or establishes data collection systems and performs data collection according to the research protocol.
- Collects, processes, and provides for storage and/or delivery of biologic specimens.
- Carries out research and patient care procedures according to the research protocol and institutional policies, procedures, and standards.
- Performs phlebotomy, initiation of intravenous infusions, monitoring of vital signs, administration of research and other medications including chemotherapy, Dexa scans and other specialized procedures (i.e. biopsies) as required by the research protocol.
- Documents data collection and patient care according to established standards.
- Monitors and records patient response to treatment and communicaties study data and results to investigators and other members of the research team; maintains source documentation.
- Performs inpatient care for GCRC research subjects as assigned on evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Help to facilitate study progress, including assisting with or scheduling patients.
- Point of Care and Quality Control.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree. Preference in Nursing or other discipline appropriate to the position.
Experience: Three (3) years’ experience in nursing, clinical, or in a relevant research specialization related to the position.
Licensure/Certification: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a registered nurse or a multistate licensure privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Maryland or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.
Other: May substitute additional years of relevant experience in lieu of minimum education. Hiring Range: Low 80's to 90K (Commensurate with education and experience)
UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. For assistance related to employment, please contact the Staffing department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu. Please note that only inquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
Job: Reg or CII Exempt Staff
Shift: Day Job
Organization: School of Medicine - Research & Graduate Studies
Job Posting: Apr 28, 2022
Unposting Date: Ongoing
Organization
Welcome to the Baltimore campus of the University of Maryland, founded in 1807 along a ridge in what was then called Baltimore Town. Today, this 61-acre research and technology complex encompasses 65 buildings in West Baltimore near the Inner Harbor. 
The University is Maryland's only public academic health, human services, and law center. Seven professional and graduate schools train the majority of the state's physicians, nurses, dentists, lawyers, social workers, and pharmacists.
Under the leadership of President Jay A. Perman, MD, the University is a leading partner in the redevelopment of the west side of Baltimore. The University of Maryland BioPark, which opened in October 2005, promotes collaborative research opportunities and bioscience innovation.
Sponsored research totaled $567.1 million in Fiscal Year 2010. With 6,349 students and 6,717 faculty members and staff, the University is an economic engine that returns more than $15 in economic activity for every $1 of state general funds appropriation. The University community gives more than 2 million hours a year in service to the public.
Mission
The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is the State¹s public health, law and human services university devoted to excellence in professional and graduate education, research, patient care, and public service. As a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and using state-of-the-art technological support, we educate leaders in health care delivery, biomedical science, global health, social work and the law. We emphasize interdisciplinary education and research in an atmosphere that explicitly values civility, diversity, collaboration, teamwork and accountability. By conducting internationally recognized research to cure disease and to improve the health, social functioning and just treatment of the people we serve, we foster economic development in the City, State, and nation. We are committed to ensuring that the knowledge we generate provides maximum benefit to society and directly enhances our various communities.
Campus Data
Go to the Office of Institutional Research and Accountability for complete campus facts.
Equal Opportunity
The University of Maryland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran's status to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote employees and applicants for employment in all job levels with regard to their qualifications and without consideration to the aforementioned categories. Exceptions to this policy will be made only as allowed by law for example, due to bona fide occupational qualifications or lack of reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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