Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis Looking for Clinical Research Nurse Full Time

Job ID: 309552

Department

GASTROENTEROLOGY (IN-GAST-IUINA)

Department Information

Do you want to be at the forefront of bringing cutting-edge therapeutics for GI & Hepatology disease into clinical practice? There is an explosion of knowledge from clinical research that you can be a part of while creating a rewarding nursing career within the IU School of Medicine Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology. We are looking for nurses seeking work/life balance to help continue our distinguished tradition of excellence in patient care, innovation, and education. We are consistently ranked by US News and World Report as a top program nationally and are one of the largest divisions in the country with wide-ranging and reaching clinical and research expertise.

Job Summary

The Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and Co-investigators (CoIs) to oversee successful implementation of Hepatology Clinical Trials.

General Responsibilities

• Assists PI and participates in protocol development, evaluation, and review of risk assessment; evaluates study design and risk to subject population; determines staff, facility, and equipment availability; assesses study population/availability.
• Designs recruitment strategies for each assigned study; recruits subjects according to IRB/protocol approved methodologies; consents subjects including discussion of treatment and intervention alternatives; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed.
• Liaisons with health-care professionals/providers to determine best recruitment practices for study; manages subject recruitment including marketing, screening procedures, and enrollment.
• Ensures proper collection, processing, shipment of specimens, and documentation; communicates with laboratory, Principal Investigator, and sponsor regarding laboratory findings; records and documents protocol deviations; communicates with PI and sub-investigators about changes in the trial.
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of study budget and reconciles study budget accounts.
• Reviews, critically evaluates, and comments upon study contracts/agreements.
• Prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol and protocol summary).
• Schedules study-related meetings and training sessions and provides instruction to study team for specific study assignments; educates staff regarding scientific aspects of study and trains ancillary staff regarding clinical studies or trials; monitors study team compliance with required study procedures and GCP standards.
• Manages research study inventory and supplies (such as medications, equipment, devices) and maintains required compliance documentation.
• Composes and submits continuing review/amendments/close out information; schedules and prepares for monitor visits; prepares and responds to Sponsor and/or FDA audits.
• Stays up-to-date and maintains current knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues; maintains a high level of expertise through familiarity of clinical literature and/or attending continuing education classes, conferences, seminars, and project team meetings.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION / WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing plus 1 year of clinical nursing experience;OR
• Associate’s degree in nursing plus 3 years clinical nursing experience;OR
• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) with LPN plus 4 years of clinical nursing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• LPN Licensed Practical Nurse upon date of hire.

Preferred

• ACRP or SOCRA Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.
• Hepatology and/or Gastroenterology Clinical experience.
• Clinical Research and/or Regulatory experience.
• 5 years of clinical nursing experience.

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Experience in a regulated environment.
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong customer relationships.

Working Conditions / Demands

The role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. The role frequently requires the ability to move about the work environment and to position oneself to operate laboratory equipment effectively. The role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and will occasionally work near moving mechanical parts. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Additional Information

$70,000 – $80,000 per year based on experience, skill level, education, and training.

Work Location

Rotary Building

3rd floor University Hospital

Indianapolis, Indiana

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Career

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Research

Job Family: Clinical Research

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information.

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