Job Description:

RN-Clinical Research Nurse Thoracic Medicine and SurgeryN03 Union Rates based on experience The RN-Clinical Research Nurse in Lewis Katz School of Medicine' s Thoracic Medicine and Surgery (TMS) Department will be responsible for the day-to-day activities surrounding clinical research studies, and will ensure compliance with federal, state and university regulations. The incumbent will work with investigators on multiple active protocols and will interact closely with the sponsors from qualification visits to close-out visits. The Temple Lung Center has one of the most active and wide-ranging pulmonary research programs in the world. Areas of focus include COPD, emphysema, respiratory failure, lung transplantation, pulmonary arterial hypertension, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, asthma, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep apnea. Our program also maintains a strong clinical research program with studies and clinical trials that test new medications, devices or procedures in patients in order to find more effective treatments. The Temple Lung Center typically has several dozen open clinical trials at any one time and consistently ranks among the highest enrolling sites for pulmonary clinical trials in the nation. Essential Functions of Position: Primary responsibilities include performing nursing assessments and procedures; participating in the review and preparation of protocols for clinical trials; recruiting and enrolling study subjects, and coordinating visits; obtaining informed consent; scheduling patient admissions related to study procedures; serving as a patient advocate, and educating and counseling patients and families; ensuring that clinical trials are followed by clinical research staff; monitoring patient care, and assessing patient status and treatment side effects; maintaining regulatory documentation and managing IRB submissions and follow-ups; and overseeing data collection and management in accordance with trial protocol. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with budget preparation and tracking of expenditures. Must be able to travel to multiple sites. Performs other related duties as assigned. Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary. Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement. You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity. Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future. Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally. For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies. Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region. Visit to learn more about the benefits of working at Temple University. Required Education & Experience: Professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA, with previous research experience in a research andor clinical trials setting. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required skills and abilities: * Professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA, * Ability to apply scientific principles to problem solving, planning, as well as providing and evaluating nursing care. * Working knowledge of computer applications including MS Office. * Ability to work independently and as part of an inter-disciplinary team. * Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. * Proven organizational and time management skills with a strong attention to detail. * Ability to travel to other off-site clinical sites. * Ability to work overtime and nightsweekendsearly mornings, as needed. Preferred: * ACLS certification. * Experience in a critical care setting. This position requires a background check. This is a grant funded position. Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. In accordance with the City of Philadelphia's COVID-19 mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff, and contractors must be fully vaccinated before receiving authorization to work unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the University. An individual is only considered fully vaccinated two (2) weeks after receiving the 2nd shot of a primary two-dose vaccine or a single dose primary vaccine shot. 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