Clinical Research Nurse 2 (H)

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinical Research Nurse 2 to work at our UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.  

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Clinical Research Nurse 2 ensures the integrity and quality of clinical research studies are maintained and
conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and
procedures. Additionally, the Clinical Research Nurse 2 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and
achievement of research objectives.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Assesses, troubleshoots, and reports problems with data collection to appropriate managing staff.
2. Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects’ responses.
3. Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.
4. Performs study data collection and entry using charts, correspondence, medical records, and relevant
communications. Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.
1. Educates staff and subjects about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications. May also
collect and handle specimens as required by individual study protocols.
5. Prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments and continually monitors applications and
adverse events.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFICS:

The Clinical Research Nurse provides overall care with loving kindness. As a member of the team, the RN uses creative problem-solving to meet the individual needs and requests of patients. Helps support the hope and faith of patients cared for. Is responsive to patient readiness to learn when they are taught something new. Is respectful of individual patient spiritual beliefs and practices. Creates an environment for the patient that helps them heal physically and spiritually. Establishes a helping-trusting relationship with the patients during their stay with us. Responds to each patient as a whole person, helping to care for their needs and concerns. Encourages patients to speak honestly about their feelings, no matter what their feelings are. The Clinical Research Nurse is accepting and supportive of patient beliefs regarding a higher power if they believe it allows healing.

The CRN contributes concise, constructive feedback in the provision of care to other staff and leadership, assumes responsibility and delegates to appropriate personnel and follows up to assure completion. Serves as a clinical role model, mentor, and/or preceptor, teaches others and suggests process improvements, provides evidence-based practice suggestions and coaches others to improve, supports changes and recognizes contribution of others. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures. Creates and maintains a climate conducive to healing through being present to the patient and family, identifying and managing discomforts; providing emotional support and information; guiding the patient and family through phases of illness and recovery/passage to death and in accordance with the patient's goals and culture. Mobilizes the patient's strengths and abilities towards participation in recovery and control over plan of care. Obtains accurate and relevant assessment data and interprets the data as normal vs. abnormal. Determines nursing diagnosis. Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions, and physician orders.

Collaborates with the patient, family, and members of health care team to develop an individualized plan of care including discharge planning. Implements nursing and medical interventions safely. Performs appropriate patient tests and safely administers medications within the scope of practice. Administers and maintains accurate records related to medications and treatments as per regulatory bodies, policies, procedures, and physician orders. Evaluates effectiveness of interventions and monitors patient for adverse responses and side effects. Utilizes a