Clinical Research Nurse-D

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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.

Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse-D

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Nurse D

Job Description Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) supports all clinical research activities within the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) that require the expertise and scope of practice of a registered nurse. Reporting to the Director of Clinical Research, the CRN collaborates with investigators and study teams to ensure the safe, ethical, and compliant conduct of clinical trials. The CRN is responsible for maintaining compliance with study protocols, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements while safeguarding patient safety and upholding the integrity and quality of the research program. Position is contingent upon funding. This position is hybrid eligible after successful completion of intro period and 6 months of service.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Work in collaboration with Research Team Leaders and Principal Investigators with initiating study procedures for new IITs and industry-sponsored clinical trials. Manage all aspects of clinical studies and all Phases of clinical trials. Participate in the conduct of audits by study sponsors, CROs, the FDA, the University of Pennsylvania’s CTSRMC, and other groups.

• Develop and maintain ongoing communication with the clinical teams including, but not limited to: laboratory, infusion, radiology, MedOnc, surgical departments, advanced practitioners, triage, inpatient and pharmacy. Provide in-service and support to infusion, CHPS or inpatient staff as appropriate. Provide ongoing service education updates to investigators and study teams that have eligible participants for clinical research trials.

• Care for participants in all age groups from children through geriatrics. Establishes nursing plan of care in collaboration with the PI and study team and in accordance with research guidelines and GCP. Coordinate activities of the radiation oncology team in caring for participants. Creation of beacon orders and nursing worksheets as needed during study start-up. Administer or provide oversight of administration of medications, chemotherapeutic drugs, cellular immunotherapies, and other treatment agents or study interventions, as appropriate.

• Review all clinical and laboratory data and adverse events, reporting in real-time to the PI for assessment and review, and communicate with medical staff regarding protocol-specific management of toxicities and adverse events. Triage any questions participants may have regarding protocol specifics, investigational products, lab results, effects of therapies, medications, and symptom management within clinical scope and level of expertise and referring other questions to the PI or medical team in order to obtain guidance or assistance.

• Participate in study team, disease-site group and ongoing protocol training/compliance meetings. If needed, collect, review and report timely, valid, accurate study data within the timelines specified by protocol or Clinical Trials Agreement. Coordination may also include clinical activities such as performing and collecting vital signs, EKG, etc.

• Provide coverage and support to Research Project Managers and coordinators to meet CRU staffing needs. This position will require the research nurse to have a variable schedule. Research participants are seen in the clinical setting during early morning, daytime, and early evening hours. Position involves work-related responsibilities that may occur outside of usual hours or sponsored trial-related travel if required.

• Responsible for functional supervision of non licensed personnel assigned to work with the nurse. Act in lead capacity in coordination of CRU projects and assist CRU managers in overseeing execution of project timelines as well as completion of study related activities delegated to research coordinator who provides study related support. Participate in working groups within the disease-site team that will maximize the efficiency and quality of research performed, including developing SOPs.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of experience along with Registered Nurse with Licensure in Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without restriction or limitation required. BSN preferred.

The successful candidate must have:

• effective problem-solving abilities

• effective communication and writing skills

• strong organizational and time management skills

• be flexible and able to multi-task

• strong attention to detail

• ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently

• knowledge of IRB and human research protection regulations

• demonstrates high reliability and a good work ethic

Position is contingent on continued funding.

This position is hybrid eligible after successful completion of intro period and 6 months of service.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$75,804.00 - $99,818.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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.

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