Intermittent/PRN Senior Research Nurse, CTRU (Pool) - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Posting Details

Applications will be accepted until midnight (Eastern Time Zone) on the 'Posting End Date' shown below.

Position Information

Job Title
Intermittent/PRN Senior Research Nurse, CTRU (Pool) - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Applications Accepted From
Public: Open to the public

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please complete the online application and attach required documents. Required documents include a detailed cover letter, current resume, and a list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact details, including email addresses.

We are accepting resumes for potential openings in the Research and Grants department. The need for these positions is undetermined at this time and is dependent on operational need including enrollment and staffing. If a need arises, the department will select candidates from this posting.

We seek candidates with a commitment to working effectively with students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds.

This position is eligible for the following benefits:
sick leave and retirement.

Posting Number
20166519S

Job Description

About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Mission:

We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.

Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: providing a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embracing public service; and improving the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision:

A healthier Ohio, empowered by compassionate osteopathic physicians.

With our graduates and partners, we advance care and knowledge to improve the health of our communities. Our culture is built upon resiliency, courage and compassion. Our physicians humanize each patient encounter, bridging the gap between therapeutics, medical technologies, health systems, care delivery and disparity.

Essential Values:

These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses

Why Choose Ohio University?

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/community-health

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

About the Clinical & Translational Research Unit (CTRU):https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/research/ctru

Position Summary:The Senior Research Nurse serves as a leader of the research team in all aspects of nursing practice, demonstrating expertise and knowledge in the biomedical research process while ensuring the integrity and quality of clinical research is maintained and conducted at the Heritage College Clinical & Translational Research Unit (CTRU).

There are two key duties of the Senior Research Nurse. The first duty is to independently perform medical tasks or assist with medical procedures performed in the clinical research setting, including but not limited to time sensitive sample collections, serial sample collections (e.g., blood draws), drug infusion, conscious sedation, biopsies, and insulin clamping procedures (e.g., setting and maintaining IV lines under time critical conditions). The Senior Research Nurse must be prepared to encounter diverse populations with a variety of conditions and first-in-human agents. The Senior Research Nurse must thrive on constantly learning new skills while building on prior knowledge from studies initiated in the past. This position is integral to providing education and training for faculty, students, and other CTRU staff.
The second key duty is being responsible for high level management and coordination of all aspects of conduct of research studies from study start-up activities to close-out. The studies include both sponsored clinical trials (Phases I-IV) and investigator-initiated research studies (qualitative and quantitative) conducted through the Ohio University's Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicines Clinical & Translational Research Unit (CTRU).

Primary Responsibilities:
Performing Nursing and Medical Research Tasks and Assisting with Medical Research Procedures: Clinical researchstudies vary widely depending on the protocol, but many require some type of medical task or procedure to be performed. It is expected that the clinical research nurse has a demonstrated track record of technical expertise and experience in performing invasive tasks such as setting and maintaining IV lines under time critical conditions, troubleshooting equipment, in addition to:

• Performing imaging studies with the MRI and DEXA or other specialized equipment
• Collecting or assisting with the collection of biological samples (e.g., blood via venipuncture, IV, fingersticks, urine, fecal, tissue)
• Processing biological samples in accordance with protocol or study manual
• Assesses research subject; completes nursing assessment, documenting findings in research subject records, and notifies appropriate personnel of abnormal findings or results
• Assisting in complex and invasive medical procedures including those requiring sterile technique, drug administration, biopsies, insulin clamping procedures, conscious sedation, etc.
• Administering drugs (IV, injection, oral, etc.), distribution of investigational drug or intervention and provides patient teaching regarding administration or procedures, as necessary
• Performing medical tests (e.g. vital signs, point of care testing, imaging studies, electrocardiograms)
• Managing urgent patient care events, for example syncopal events (fainting or passing out)
• Ensuring compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit
• Providing education and medical information to study participants to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment
• Conduct interviews or focus groups with participants Obtaining authorization for release of medical information as necessary and assuring follow-up care/continuity of care with participant's personal care provider
• Engage study participants at various locations, including but not limited to Heritage College's campuses, partner hospitals, and in the community.

Study Management:Ensures assigned studies are conducted in accordance with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) guidelines and approved Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols. Manages operational and daily aspects of research studies. Examples of these duties include but are not limited to:

• Submission of protocols and corresponding documents to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review and approval (i.e. initial, continuing review, deviation, AE/SAE, close-out, etc.)
• May assist PI with research study design and development of the research protocol
• May assist with research project budget development
• Ensuring site compliance with all research protocols and regulatory requirements
• Providing ongoing internal quality control audits and maintaining ongoing investigational drug accountability or other protocol specific accountability measures
• Assisting with recruitment, consent, and compensation of eligible research subjects per the protocol
• Developing study documents and data tools, including source documents, Qualtrics surveys, REDCap databases, and other study instruments, , etc
• Maintaining confidentiality of subject Case Report forms, source documents and other study data per HIPAA and CTRU standards and study Principal Investigator and/or sponsor standards
• Maintaining regulatory documents in accordance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures, or other applicable regulations
• Communicating specific study requirements to the research team, including internal and external parties, sponsor, monitors, PI, and study participants
• Managing study start-up and close-out activities, which includes coordinating the site initiation/close-out visit, completing investigational product accountability, receipt/return of equipment and completing reports to Principal Investigator and/or sponsor
• Overseeing and initiating data quality activities including interim monitoring visits and data queries
• Management of research record retention schedules upon study completion, notifying PI and/or sponsor of storage location, and assisting with maintaining records via multiple and varying technology methods (i.e., cloud based, EDC, REDCap, etc.)
• Responding and reporting adverse events (AEs), serious adverse events (SAEs), and adverse drug reactions to appropriate parties within the appropriate time frames and in accordance with ICH-GCP and other regulations

Other Duties Included But Not Limited To:

• Participating in Business Continuity Planning activities for the CTRU
• Initiating quality improvement activities and supporting the strategic research mission of the CTRU and Heritage College.
• Organizing and leading regular research team meetings and participating in ORG or CTRU team meetings to discuss current activities or planning activities
• Attending assigned training and maintaining proficiency with required technologies and procedures
• Requires occasional travel to promote CTRU activities or sponsor study training meetings
• Providing training or presentations to university, community, or other groups
• Training other unit staff on clinical techniques and skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with BSN or BS with RN certification
• 8+ years work experience
• Valid RN license from the State of Ohio required
• Valid Driver's License required
• Valid CPR/First Aid Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

Department
HCOM - Research and Grants

Pay Rate

The target hiring range is $36.35/hour to $40.96/hour. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate's education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position.

Job Open Date
12/02/2024

Posting Close Date

11:59 p.m. on 12/03/2025

Job Category
Research at-will appointment

Months
12 month

Planning Unit
Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Work Schedule

This is an as-needed position to cover intermittent needs. Standard office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. -5:00 p.m. However, candidates must be willing to work evenings and/or weekends as scheduled events require.

Campus
Athens, Dublin

Expected hours worked per week
20

Expected duration of assignment
12 months

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position.
Jordyn Stimel, jordyn.stimel@ohio.edu

Non-Discrimination Statement

Ohio University is proud of its rich history and as part of our ongoing efforts to provide and support a transformative learning experience, we affirm our commitment to fostering a welcoming and respectful workforce and community. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration free from discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military service or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, status as a parent or foster parent, or any other bases under the law. Ohio university is an equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Job Information

Employment Type
intermittent regular

Job Family/Subfamily
Health Services-Clinical Care

Career Track & Level
IC 3

Pay Grade
CA&P|18|

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