Registered Nurse

The Clinical Research Nurse will work independently to support studies in the Human Imaging Core and the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging. The incumbent will be responsible for all aspects of nursing care for research and clinical patients who are being evaluated on radiology scanners and/or participating in research studies conducted by or in conjunction with the Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.

• Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe care to patients within the department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging
• Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team including nurses, technologists, physicians, scientists, research coordinators, graduate students, pharmacists, and lab technicians from within radiology as well as other departments across UCSF
• Carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required
• Carries out research duties as required including maintaining integrity of protocol implementation, accurate data collection and coordination, and coordination with other research staff to ensure continuity of care of participants
• Ensures patients are safely screened for radiology procedures including MRI and Nuclear Medicine scans
• Provides clear and detailed education to patients regarding their procedures and any necessary prep instructions
• Provides direction to other team members regarding patient safety and protocol adherence
• Maintains knowledge of a wide array of research protocols, particularly in regards to nursing tasks and patient safety

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of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

70 Y

Utilizes the nursing process for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide safe care to patients and therapeutic care.

Carries out established nursing procedures and performs related duties as required including Vital Sign Collection, EKG collection, Blood collection, History and Physical, Patient Assessments, Urinalysis, IV Placement, Central Line Access, Patient Positioning, Patient education, medication administration, etc.

Carries out research duties as required including maintaining integrity of protocol implementation, accurate data collection and coordination, and coordination with other research staff to ensure continuity of care of participants.

Performs nursing care for patients with more complex needs with assistance and supervision.

Provides clear and detailed education to patients regarding their procedures and any necessary prep instructions.

Assists with the management of patient care administered on imaging scanners within the Department of Radiology and research studies conducted by or in conjunction with the department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging.

Screens patients to ensure there is no contraindication to the imaging and for general patient safety. Ensures patients are safely screened for radiology procedures including MRI and Nuclear Medicine scans.

Maintains proper stocks of drugs, supplies, etc.

Provides direction to other team members regarding patient safety and protocol adherence

Maintains knowledge of a wide array of research protocols, particularly in regards to nursing tasks and patient safety.

20 Y

Functions independently in a clinical research setting and be responsible for the complete coordination of assigned clinical research activities and must possess full knowledge and understanding of all assigned clinical protocols.

10 Y Other Duties as assigned 100%

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in hospital inpatient, emergency department, or infusion center
• Ability to communicate well with other team members, research groups, clinical staff, patients, and their families
• Willingness to provide assistance to other team members when needed
• Excellent Attendance and punctuality
• Ability to safely work in close proximity to MRI, CT, PET, and SPECT scanners as well as radiopharmaceuticals
• Ability to safely set up equipment for procedures and position patient on the scanner table
• Ability coordinate tasks among a variety of studies and multiple patients
• Strong IV skills
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates appropriate research procedures for a patient and research subjects
• Directs others in the delivery of patient care, as appropriate and holds staff accountable for completion of delegated tasks
• Completes a nursing history that includes patient and family medical history, psychosocial, cultural factors, nutritional and special needs of the patient's physical status within department timeframes

• Ability to go between multiple sites/locations during a shift

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree and the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positionCA RN License
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• CITI Human Subjects Protection Training Certificate
• CITI Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintains knowledge base consistent with new technology, procedures, and interventions specific to patient groups and their families
• Experience/Familiarity with a variety of patient populations
• Experience caring for research patients and patients receiving investigational new drugs
• Experience with Radiology procedures including MRI and Nuclear Medicine

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in hospital inpatient, emergency department, or infusion center
• Ability to communicate well with other team members, research groups, clinical staff, patients, and their families
• Willingness to provide assistance to other team members when needed
• Excellent Attendance and punctuality
• Ability to safely work in close proximity to MRI, CT, PET, and SPECT scanners as well as radiopharmaceuticals
• Ability to safely set up equipment for procedures and position patient on the scanner table
• Ability coordinate tasks among a variety of studies and multiple patients
• Strong IV skills
• Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates appropriate research procedures for a patient and research subjects
• Directs others in the delivery of patient care, as appropriate and holds staff accountable for completion of delegated tasks
• Completes a nursing history that includes patient and family medical history, psychosocial, cultural factors, nutritional and special needs of the patient's physical status within department timeframes

• Ability to go between multiple sites/locations during a shift

License/Certifications:

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree and the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing and knowledges and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the positionCA RN License
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in the State of California
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Active American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• CITI Human Subjects Protection Training Certificate
• CITI Good Clinical Practice Training Certificate

Preferred Qualifications:

• Maintains knowledge base consistent with new technology, procedures, and interventions specific to patient groups and their families
• Experience/Familiarity with a variety of patient populations
• Experience caring for research patients and patients receiving investigational new drugs
• Experience with Radiology procedures including MRI and Nuclear Medicine