Clinical Research Nurse I-III

Closing Date:

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Minimum Qualifications

Nursing Diploma

Level 1: Registered Nurse plus 3 years of general nursing and/or general research experience

Level II: Registered Nurse plus 3 years of general research experience w/demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, research nursing and research patient management.

Level III: 5 years clinical research experience w/ demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, research nursing and research patient management.

All Levels: Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (CRN's with direct patient contact)

Level 1: Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire

Level II: Obtain CRS certification within 2 years of hire

Level III: CCRP, CCRC or equivalent professional certification required at hire. CRS certification required within 2 years of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

-BSN

-Oncology nursing experience

-Clinical research experience

- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN) or equivalent American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Coordinates screening, consenting, enrollment, treatment/observation, and follow-up of subjects on cancer trials.

• Ensures treating physicians and subjects proceed through treatment phases on schedule without deviation.

• Advises the PI on study and data collection requirements. Represents the department and investigators at local, regional and national meetings.

• Facilitates effective communication among staff, PIs, research/clinical professionals, senior leaders of UAMS, and study sponsors.

• Assists with development, implementation, and maintenance of quality assurance plans and develops SOPs when necessary.

• Serves as the general administrator and liaison for the PI, research subjects, human testing compliance, privacy/HIPAA compliance, research/clinical professionals, and the granting or funding entity relative to the research protocol. Ensures strict adherence to all regulatory requirements such as the reporting of serious adverse events in the timeline required by the study sponsor and the Institutional Review Board.

• Prepares high-quality written documents; analyzes data and formulates conclusions.

• Maintains accurate and up-to-date clinical and research documentation as well as database information on all assigned protocol subjects.

• Thoroughly evaluates patients for eligibility prior to enrollment.

• Conducts clinical-based review of systems at appropriate patient visits and ensures all study procedures are conducted per protocol-specific requirements.

• Provides extensive education to patients and their caregivers/families, working closely with patients' local physicians and assisting physicians in the management of patients.

• Conducts necessary measures to ensure study subjects follows strict protocol compliance. Works with CRN Team Lead and CRAs in collecting and managing patient information.

• Ensures information provided to CRAs for data entry is complete and accurate and assists CRAs with query resolution and monitoring/auditing visits and responses.

• Provides training for staff and investigators.

• Develops and implements process improvement and participates in the development of electronic infrastructure.

• Participates in on-going professional training. Customer Service: Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.

• Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.

• Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.

• Assists internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service. Assist clinically with specific and identified tasks, as needed.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Core Requirements:
1. Blood draw
2. Central Venous Catheters at UAMS Care and Maintenance
3. Accessing and maintaining Implanted Infusion Port

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.