Research Nurse II, Department of Child Health (Phoenix)

The Department of Child Health is expanding our team to welcome an experienced Clinical Research Nurse to assist in successful execution and operationalization of federally funded and investigator initiated clinical research from protocol concept and study conduct, to study close out. This position will provide dedicated nursing support navigating clinical trial patients through study specific procedures for the department of Child Health. The Clinical Research Nurse must be knowledgeable in clinical protocols, outpatient/inpatient consents, and case study management settings. The time spent in the different aspects of the work will depend on the needs of the projects.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Study Coordination

• Develop study protocols and patient consents with the inputs of the clinical research team, medical doctors, nurses and healthcare provider to ensure the protocols can fit within their regular workflows. In addition, participate in feasibility assessment of new studies by reviewing potential protocols, informed consent documents, and evaluate their effect on standard clinical research procedures.
• Screen and enroll participants: assess patient eligibility based on protocol defined eligibility criteria, recruit study participants, schedule appointments, interview and evaluate potential participants to ensure they meet eligibility requirements.
• Work with the team members to obtain informed consent: explain the study to participants, obtain informed consent, and address concerns.
• Visit scheduling: coordinate patient appointments, procedures, and follow-ups as required per protocol.

Data Collection and Documentation

• Document medical data in patient record.
• Maintain original data related to the trial for audits and reviews.
• Assist physician and/or principal investigator in writing manuscripts for publication and/or presentation of materials at conferences.
• Data Entry and record keeping: Enter data into electronic databases, ensuring accuracy and compliance with study timelines.
• Maintain detailed records of patient data, trend labs and other clinical data, collect/report adverse events, and report study outcomes.

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate with principal investigators, research nurses, coordinators, and the healthcare team.
• Actively participate in clinical research team meetings.
• Assist in training/mentoring other research staff on study procedures or protocol amendments.
• Train, oversee, and provide current patient information to clinical nurses and other health care personnel in order to assure comprehensive patient care.
• Patient Liaison: Serve as the primary contact between participants and the study team.
• Evaluate and develop patient educational materials and give patient and/or family members instructions on drug administration and other medical information.

Regulatory Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure all study activities are conducted in compliance with IRB protocols, FDA regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Adverse event and protocol deviation reporting: report and document adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.
• Monitoring visits: Prepare for sponsor visits and/or regulatory audits, manage records and communication.

Patient Care and Clinical Assessments:

• Work with the team members to monitor participant health: assess and record vital signs, review lab results, and collect/report adverse events.
• Work with the team members to administer treatments/interventions: provide study-related treatments or interventions in accordance with the protocol.
• Work with the team members to coordinate and/or perform physical assessments required by protocol.
• Work with the team members to perform lab draws, and other protocol procedures.
• Work with the team members to administer injections where an RN license is required.
• Patient support: serve as primary point of contact for participants and family.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of clinical/translational research.
• Understanding of research protocols.
• Motivated to provide high quality, compliant research.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Three (3) years of relevant work experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• RN license and graduation from an accredited nursing program required.

• 2 years floor nursing or pediatric clinical experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

Talent@arizona.edu