Clinical Research Nurse C

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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse C

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Nurse C

Job Description Summary

Clinical Research Nursing is the specialized practice of professional nursing focused on maintaining equilibrium between care of the research participant and fidelity to the research protocol. This specialty practice incorporates human subject protection; care coordination and continuity; contribution to clinical science; clinical practice; and study management throughout a variety of professional roles, practice settings, and clinical specialties. Principle duties include coordination and implementation of Phase I- IV clinical trials, coordination and continuity of care for patients enrolled in clinical trials, collaboration among multiple stakeholders involved in the implementation of clinical trials for which they are assigned, and adherence to all applicable guidelines, policies, and procedures related to clinical care and its intersection with the clinical research protocol. The CRN- C has additional responsibilities in the following domains: contribution to clinical science, technology/ informatics, leadership.

The Penn Prevention Research Division is a multidisciplinary team conducting a variety of clinical trials of investigational products designed to prevent infectious diseases. We have a primary focus on prevention of HIV infection through vaccine and novel pre-exposure prophylaxis agents, however we conduct other vaccine research as well. We are a fast paced, high volume, highly performing unit with a commitment to collaborative work.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

Human Subjects Protection

Elicit the research participant’s values preferences, expressed needs, knowledge of the healthcare situation, understanding of research protocol requirements, and acceptance of risks versus benefits

Apply ethical, legal, and privacy guidelines and policies

to the collection, maintenance, use, and dissemination of data and inf