Clinical Research Nurse I

University of Arkansas System - Little Rock, AR

Full-time - Entry Level

Little Rock, AR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. This position will be responsible for the coordination of research subject activities for clinical trials supported by the Translational Research Institute (TRI) Clinical Trial Innovation Unit (CTIU). This position will work independently to manage clinical trial activities under the guidance of a Clinical Research Nurse Manager, the Director of Clinical Trials, and the Principal Investigator.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research subject activities for clinical trials.
• Manage clinical trial activities under guidance of Clinical Research Nurse Manager, Director of Clinical Trials, and Principal Investigator.
• Utilize nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to provide study-related procedures to research participants.
• Represent TRI and investigator interests with design and development of projects.
• Organize complex projects and provide attention to detail.
• Maintain working knowledge of the Code of Federal Regulations and the code of conduct for human research.
• Work directly with pharmaceutical company sponsors, institutional investigators, and research staff.
• Conduct complex work important to the organization.
• Contribute to measurable team and/or organization objectives.
• Perform occasional weekend and after-hours work depending on study requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program with Associates Degree, Nursing Diploma, Bachelors in Nursing, or Master's in Nursing.
• Current Arkansas RN license.
• Basic Life Support certification.
• Level I: 3 years nursing and/or clinical research experience.
• Level II: ≥ 3 years general research experience with demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and data collection.
• Level III: ≥ 5 years clinical research experience with demonstrated proficiency in study planning/development, study coordination/management, and data collection.
• Level I: CRS certification within 2 years of hire.
• Level II: CRS certification within 2 years of hire.
• Level III: CCRP, CCRC or equivalent professional certification required at hire; CRS within 2 years of hire.

Nice-to-haves

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family.
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave.
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only).
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS.
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000.
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities.
• Merchant Discounts.
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy.