Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology is seeking a Registered Nurse who will function as a Clinical Research Nurse to support and facilitate the conduct of quality clinical research by dermatology clinical investigators from the early stages of protocol development and continue throughout the study implementation, publication, and long-term follow-up.

Job Summary

• Initiates and conducts protocol review, evaluations, study design, and risk assessments of clinical research studies. Recognizes situations requiring prompt escalation and demonstrates actions to minimize risks.
• Conducts study visit activities and coordinates screening, consenting, and scheduling of tests, exams, and/or non-medical/behavioral interventions and assessments involving study subjects.
• Identifies and selects potential subjects by reviewing existing protected health information, screen subjects, and conducting interviews; performs subject interviews and assessments for data required by protocol(s).
• Conducts study-related, non-medical/behavioral assessments/interventions as well as study procedures/interventions (appropriate licensure my apply).
• Reviews incoming subject adverse event (AE) and serious adverse event (SAE) information, assists PI in making submission determination of SAEs, and follows up to determine resolution of adverse events.
• Records, documents, and reports protocol deviations and trial changes to PI and sub-investigators.
• Develops informational materials for recruitment of subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategy as needed.
• 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.
• Ensures compliance with regulations, including organizing electronic files and/or filing regulatory documents appropriately; prepares and submits Institutional Review Board (IRB) documents (i.e., Informed Consent, advertisement, protocol, and protocol summary); prepares regulatory documents for sponsor.
• Stays up to date with knowledge of regulatory affairs and/or issues.

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 with 2 years of clinical nursing experience; OR
• Associate's degree in nursing plus 5 years of clinical nursing experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• RN Registered Nurse upon date of hire.

Preferred

• ACRP or SOCRA Clinical Research Certification upon date of hire.

SKILLS

Required

• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality.
• Performs work independently with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates problem solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated analytical skills.
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities.
• Possesses strong technical aptitude.
• Excellent organizational skills.

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.

Work Location

IUPUI Campus

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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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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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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