Clinical Research Nurse

Job Opening ID: 65772
Reports To: Clinical Nurse II
Working Title: Clinical Research Nurse
Department: UCI Ctr for Clinical Research
Bargaining Unit: NX
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 009119
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 25%
Work Schedule: part time, varies
Employee Class: Career

 

Position Summary:
 
The UCI Center for Clinical Research is a centralized clinical research operation driven to improve the health and wellness of people in Orange County and the world by providing lifesaving clinical trials designed to strengthen and accelerate the pathway of discovery from the medical laboratory to the clinic. At the UCI Center for Clinical Research (CCR), we take pride in being a premier clinical research organization that strives to accelerate the discovery process from bench to bedside, while providing life-saving clinical trials. Our close alignment with a leading academic medical center places us in a unique position to provide access to world-class clinical care and innovative trials from numerous pharmaceutical and device companies nationwide. As a full-service clinical research unit, we are dedicated to serving our patients, researchers, and sponsors with the highest level of clinical care and operational excellence available. Our commitment to maintaining the highest standards is evident in every aspect of our work, as we remain steadfast in our mission to advance the frontiers of clinical research and improve patient outcomes.
 
Under general supervision, the CNII provides professional nursing care to research participants ranging in age from infants through elderly adults. The incumbent is responsible for interfacing with the investigator (physician), study team members, and the family to ensure the safety and comfort of the participant, actively determining the nursing needs of the participant and family and following physicians’ orders. The incumbent will be performing established nursing interventions (i.e. phlebotomy, iv insertion, infusion management, and subcutaneous injections, ekgs, and other research related procedures.) utilizing current clinical knowledge while obtaining accurate data per protocol guidelines and ensuring completion of research objectives in a safe and efficient manner. This is a Per Diem role offering support to the research department to augment clinic coverage to full time staff. The Center for Clinical Research offices and clinics are located at the UCI Medical Center in Orange and the UCI campus in Irvine, and the incumbent will be required to work at either location depending on scheduling demands.

 

Total Compensation:

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 
The expected pay range for this recruitment is $77.11 – $77.11 (Hourly Rate). The Full Salary Range for the salary grade this position is assigned to is $77.11 – $77.11 (Hourly Rate).

 

Department Website:

 

https://clinicalresearch.som.uci.edu/
 

Required:
 

• Six months of clinical experience.
• Experience working with children, adults and geriatric patients.
• Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
• Possession of the legal requirements to practice as a Registered Nurse as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Must possess a current basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) card.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse populations.
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Knowledge of physical, social, psychological and nursing sciences. Knowledgeable in basic infection control principles.
• Ability to be trained in the use of specialized medical equipment and procedures.
• Ability to conduct basic patient education based on patient education teaching principles.
• Skills, knowledge and ability to properly assess condition of patients. Ability to recognize signs and symptoms which require immediate attention.
• Excellent pediatric and adult phlebotomy and IV skills.
• Self-motivated, requiring minimal supervision in performing responsibilities.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing research priorities.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, multi-tasking and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer skills.

 

Preferred:
 

• Chemo certified preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
  

Special Conditions Preferred:
 

• Requires evening, overtime and weekend work and occasional holidays on as as-needed basis.
• Requires travel between two different office locations (UCI Medical Center in Orange and UCI campus in Irvine).
• Must possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license.
• Position is subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System” and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page – https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]