Clinical Research Nurse

This position is for the Division of Endocrinology within the Department of Pediatrics. We are seeking an enthusiastic RN to join our type 1 diabetes (T1D) clinical research team. The primary focus of this position is recruiting participants into our multiple type 1 diabetes research study protocols. Blood draw experience is preferred. The incumbent will be responsible for recruiting participants into the study, conducting blood draws and sample collections from IV lines, talking with potential participants about the studies, research testing results, as well as conducting visits. Strong verbal and written communication skills are required. Research visits take place at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh (CHP) in Lawrenceville, at CHP satellite locations, and at various outreach locations and T1D events, some of which occur on evenings and weekends. The incumbent must be willing to travel. If not utilizing public transportation for travel, a valid driver's license is required. It is the expectation that the incumbent will use their own vehicle required for local travel and the owner of the vehicle must carry automobile liability insurance. The owner's automobile liability insurance coverage is primary coverage. The University's automobile liability insurance policy provides excess coverage only. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment.