Clinical Trials Nurse- Full Time

Clinical Research Nurse 2

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC Clinical Research Services Team has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Clinical Research Nurse 2 to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

The Clinical Research Nurse 2 delivers patient-family centered care in a culturally competent manner utilizing evidence-based standards of quality, safety, and service while ensuring population-specific patient care and compliance with the research protocol in an ambulatory setting. The Clinical Research Nurse 2 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives. Additionally, ensures that the integrity and quality of clinical research studies is maintained and that studies are conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Provides care to patients, practicing in accordance with the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice of the Florida Nursing Practice Act, regulatory requirements, standards of care and institutional policies and procedures. Within that role, the Clinical Research Nurse 2 performs all steps of the nursing process including assessing/screening of patients; interpreting data; planning, implementing, and evaluating care; coordinating care with other providers; and teaching the patient and family the knowledge and skills needed to manage their care and prevent complications while ensuring compliance with the research protocol. As a professional, monitors the quality of nursing care provided and nurtures a compassionate environment. The Clinical Research Nurse 2 delivers care that supports the UHealth mission to be a state-of-the-art academic medical center by participating in transforming patient care through innovative research.

Education: Bachelor of Science in nursing required Graduated from an accredited nursing program

Certification and Licensing: Current Florida Registered Nurse license; Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers Certification Oncology Nursing Society (ONS) provider card for Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy administration Certification in relevant specialty or field (i.e., oncology, clinical research, etc.) preferred

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Strong, effective communication skills with patients, families, and clinical team for innovative patient care and trust

Ability to collaborate with peers in the best interest of the patient to provide consistent quality of care

Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, patients/families and other departments and staff

Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments

Demonstrates strong time management skills to prioritize, triage, and act proactivity

Ability to uphold professional ethics and maintain patient confidentiality

Knowledgeable on all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patients' progress through continuum of care

Knowledge in navigating the electronic medical records and reviewing treatment plans

Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail

Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary

Commitment to the University's core values

Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment

Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities required as related to various aspects of the protocol

Good reading, writing, mathematical, organizational and comprehension skills

Demonstrate ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external units in a clinical research environment.

University of Miami