Nurse Practitioner- Research -Per Diem

Description The Clinical and Translational Research Center is an outpatient facility that services the needs of clinical researchers within the UCLA HealthSystem. Patients on Phase 1, 2 and 3 clinical trials receive treatment, including investigational infusions and pharmacokinetic blood draws, both in the CTRC and from CTRC nurses in mobile assignments throughout the health system. CTRC nurses work closely with principle investigators and coordinators to ensure accurate and ethical clinical research care. The Research NP functions in an interdependent role by implementing the appropriate \"standardized procedures\" (SP). By using the SPs the NP is able to change treatment regimen after observing signs and symptoms of illness, reactions to treatment, general behavior and physical condition, and determines if they are abnormal findings (Ca Nursing Practice Act, subsection(b) of Section 2725). The Research NP will also provide and coordinate the care of clinical research patients, provide patient/family education, promote safe continuity of care. When not needed in the NP role, the Research NP will participate in bedside care as a registered nurse. In the Research NP role, the NP will promote the ethical care of research patients and liaison with principle investigators toca for clinical trial patients, as well as provide education and support, make appropriate referrals and document services rendered. Salary range: $98.95/hourly Qualifications BLS Certification from American Red Cross or American Heart Association-required CA RN and CA NP License-required National Certification in FNP Specialty-required MSN/DNP in FNP specialty-required Previous NP experience required NP in an urgent care or emergency department or oncology- preferred Research experience -preferred Ability to utilize excel, word and other software programs-required Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and collaborative working relationships with administrative, clinical and academic personnel-required Skill in working independently and following through with minimum directions-required Ability to set priorities-required Demonstrate writing skills to compose logical, detailed and grammatically correct correspondence-required Document patient care in a concise and comprehensive manner-required #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles Health