OPS Clinical Research Nurse

Classification Title

OPS Clinical Research Nurse

Classification Minimum Requirements

Graduate of a nationally accredited nursing program and four years of professional nursing experience. Licensed as a registered nurse in accordance with Chapter 464, Florida Statutes.

Job Description

The Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) is seeking an OPS Clinical Research Nurse to conduct and assist in the organization of our clinical research program. The incumbent will conduct examinations and administer treatments and/or medications in accordance with research protocols. Research activities may occur in the Clinical Research Center (CRC) located in the Clinical and Translational Science Building (CTRB), Shands Hospital or in various UF clinics.

About this role

• Provide nursing care and education in support of clinical research trials and projects in clinical settings:
• Provide clinical care to participants enrolled in clinical trials.
• Perform assessments, such as vital signs, in accordance with research protocols
• Administer treatments and/or investigational medications in accordance with research protocols.
• Initiate ordering of necessary tests, equipment and medications per protocol.
• Perform specialized tasks such as pharmacokinetic sampling, administration of conscious sedation; assisting with invasive procedures such as liver biopsies and bronchoscopies.
• Collect body fluid specimens, including timed specimens for pharmacokinetic assessments.
• Processes specimens for storage and shipping as required by protocol

Provide Administrative support to assigned research trials and projects

• Provide administrative support to NIH’s WebCAMP scheduling and data tracking system.
• Maintain detailed records of clinical research trials and projects, including data collection, while maintaining HIPAA compliance standards regarding patient confidentiality.
• Alert Principal Investigator(s) to any Adverse Events/Serious Adverse Events for timely reporting to the IRB when appropriate.
• Act as liaison for research subject, investigator, IRB, sponsor, and healthcare professionals.

• Provide logistical support to the Clinical Research Center in support of research trials and projects: