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(RN) Clinical Research Nurse - Per Diem - 131122

UC San Diego Health • Per Diem • Not Specified, -- • 1m ago

Payroll Title:

NURSE PD

Department:

CLINICAL TRANSLA RESEARCH INST

Hiring Pay Scale

$81.65 / Hour

Worksite:

East Campus (La Jolla)

Appointment Type:

Per Diem

Appointment Percent:

20%

Union:

NX Contract

Total Openings:

Work Schedule:

Days, 10 hrs/day, 7 days per week varied

#131122 (RN) Clinical Research Nurse - Per Diem

Filing Deadline: Mon 8/5/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a per diem appointment

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 08/05/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

UC San Diego Health is a Magnet designated organization, which is a prestigious recognition that applies to only 10% of all U.S. hospitals. Magnet is the "gold standard" for nursing excellence and is based on strengths in five key areas which include transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovation and improvements and empirical outcomes. UC San Diego Health has held its Magnet status since 2011.

The Clinical and Translational Research Institute (CTRI) was established to provide education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area that encompasses four hospital systems, two universities and four biomedical research organizations. It is under the direction of Gary Firestein, MD, Dean for Translational Research at UC San Diego.

Under the supervision of the Administrative Nurse, provide primary nursing to pediatric and adult volunteers in a clinical research unit, including but not limited to, drug administration, infusions, assisting with biopsies, glucose tolerance testing, monitoring vital signs, IV insertions and phlebotomy. Assist Principal Investigators in the conduct of research by providing nursing expertise in the recruitment, treatment, and monitoring of patients involved in clinical trials and other research studies, in the collection and analysis of patient data, and in the preparation of research documents for the submission to Institutional Review Boards, research sponsoring entities, and regulatory agencies. Organize and manage inpatient and outpatient functions as assigned. Review protocols and attend in-service presentations for new protocols. Advise research personnel on proper nursing skills required to perform the research study. Participate in quality assurance. Supervise non-licensed clinical staff. Perform venipuncture, starting and maintaining IV lines, conscious sedation, and processing blood samples is required. At least one year of acute care nursing is required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Current State of California Registered Nurses (RN) license.
BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART w/in 6 months of hire date.
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Six (6) months or more of RN experience. At least one (1) year of acute care nursing.
Ability to draw blood, start IV lines, collect specimens and administer medications via all routes.
Knowledge of standard patient care equipment such as EKG, oximeter, blood pressure monitor, IV pumps, pipettes, centrifuge and ability to operate properly.
Current knowledge utilizing basic nursing assessment. Comfortable with adopting new therapies in a research setting.
Knowledge of UCSD nursing policies, HIPAA requirements, IRB compliance, JCAHO regulations and federal guidelines for human research and procedures and ability to communicate, teach and train others.
Ability to apply urine bags to pediatric and adult patients.
Ability to meet the Clinical Nurse II Job Performance Standards.
Knowledge of medications, indications, dosage ranges, side effects, and potential toxicity.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language and utilize medical terminology appropriately.
Ability to make independent clinical decisions in patient care matters.
Ability to understand clinical research protocols and carry out specialized clinical research procedures such aspharmacokinetic sampling, gene therapy, chemotherapy.
Willing to perform all tasks necessary to unit functioning and patient care.
Ability to work accurately and quickly under pressure.
Ability to set priorities and organize work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of performance improvement and research process.
ACLS certification at time of hire with commitment to get ART within 6 months of hire date.
Certification as a clinical research coordinator.
Certification in PALS and Chemotherapy.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

Must be able to obtain annual TB/Fit test clearances.
Must be willing to commute between Hillcrest Medical Center and La Jolla CTRI facilities.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule - days, evenings and nights as needed.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $170,485 - $170,485 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $81.65 - $81.65

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

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