YCCI Clinical Research Nurse 2
University Job Title
Clinical Research Nurse 2
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Compensation Grade
Clinical & Research
Compensation Grade Profile
Clinical Research Nurse 2 (24)
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Searchable Job Family
Clinical, Research Res Support
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Work Days/Hours (Other than Standard)
Flexible schedule. May include a combination of days, evenings, overnights, and weekends.
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Work Location
Medical School Campus
Worksite Address
2 Church Street South Doctor's Building
New Haven, CT 06519
Position Focus:
Conducts Clinical Research on study subjects by providing nursing services according to various protocols within a randomized clinical trial involving blood. Screening/accruing approx. n = 200+ patients over the next few years with responsibility for overseeing the project, consenting patients, conducting follow up calls, ensuring adherence to federal, state, sponsor and Yale policies and procedures.
Collaborates with the YCCI Monitoring team and works under their guidance to develop and implement procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety. Arranges patient enrollment, including enrollment into OnCore, Epic scheduling and study association to each required research visit.
YCCI supports clinical activity @ several locations, including Church Street Research Unit, Magnetic Resonance Research Center, West Campus Research Unit, YNHH -Inpatient Research Unit(HRU), and the PET center which require nursing coverage at these locations.
Essential Duties
1. Evaluates and assesses subject’s suitability for inclusion in studies; develops and modifies procedures according to study findings; recommends changes to the study protocol to coincide with study goals and objectives. 2. Develops and implements procedures and data quality assurance standards for safety monitoring components of studies. 3. Contributes to designing activities, policies and procedures to improve day to day efficiency of the recruitment and assessment components of the study and to ensure that staff members perform activities within established research protocol. 4. Arranges patient enrollment, determines patient eligibility and obtains informed consent. 5. Develops study subject referral sources; designs and develops outreach programs. 6. Collaborates with multidisciplinary researchers to coordinate research programs that integrate new advances in clinical trials. 7. Delegates tasks and supervises the activities of other licensed and unlicensed care providers. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing and four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Ability to perform phlebotomy on study subjects when needed, and transport specimens to and from clinical laboratories per protocol. Prepares specimens for shipment to central laboratories under the EHS guidances.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Ability to perform medical record abstraction and record clinical and laboratory data accurately and electronically according to HIPAA and HIC regulations.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Proven ability with maintaining accurate, timely and complete records regarding study enrollment and data collection.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Ability to communicate with the data coordinating center and respond to requests for information in a timely and complete fashion.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
BLS and AED certified.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Previous experience in interpreting clinical physiologic data in hospitalized patients, including ICU patients highly desirable. Up-to-date training in biosafety and human subject regulations required. Computer skills including familiarity with internet.
Required Licenses or Certifications
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Connecticut or Connecticut license eligible.
Preferred Licenses or Certifications:
SoCRA certified and if not, willingness and ability to obtain within one year of hire. Web browsers, word processing spreadsheet and database software required. Previous experience in Clinical Research strongly preferred.
Weekend Hours Required?
Occasional
Evening Hours Required?
Occasional
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
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https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
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