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NYULMC

Per Diem Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$25.84 - $30/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation based on ...

NYULMC

Per Diem Research Associate

New York, NY · On-site

$25.84 - $30/hr

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Research Associate. In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for conducting independent basic science experimentation based on ...

Kings Eye Center

Per Diem Medical Optometrist

Hanford, CA · On-site

$500 - $600/day

Per Diem Optometrist (OD)Location: Hanford, CA, 93230 We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Optometrist to join our team in Hanford, CA. The ideal candidate will have a passion for providing ...

Sierra Eye Group

Per Diem Medical Optometrist

Visalia, CA · On-site

$150K - $155K/yr

Per Diem Medical Optometrist (OD) Location: Visalia, CA 93291 Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Optometrist to join our eye care team in Visalia, CA. The ideal ...

imatters

Per Diem / Part-Time Optometrist (OD) We've got the perfect fit that works around your life and schedule. Our practices across the New York Metro and South Shore, Long Island areas are growing, and ...

Kaiser Permanente

Optometrist-Per Diem

Harbor City, CA · On-site

Optometrist-Per Diem LOCATION: Harbor City, California REQNUMBER: 1430922 External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be ...

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Per Diem Research RN

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

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$96.74/hr

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Posted 12 days ago

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The Per Diem Clinical Research Registered Nurse is a professional registered nurse responsible and accountable for the care of patients participating in clinical trials. In this per diem role, you will serve as a research infusion nurse for the Clinical and Translational Research Center, administering investigational products including gene therapies, first-in-human agents, radioligands, and other novel therapeutics.

Research care may occur across a variety of settings, including UCLA Health outpatient clinics, inpatient units, and community-based locations. Under the direct supervision of the Unit Director, primary responsibilities include providing direct patient care using the nursing process; maintaining meticulous attention to detail within the research environment; adapting to changing clinical settings and patient populations; applying effective management and communication practices; educating patients and staff; and upholding the highest professional and regulatory standards.

This is a part-time per diem position. May convert to career. Per Diem Hourly Rate: $96.74
Qualifications

Required:

  • BSN or MSN - required
  • Active California Registered Nursing License
  • Minimum 2 years of direct clinical experience within the past 3 years.
  • ACLS, BLS and PALS from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association - required
  • Ability to follow and manage complex research protocols, to document accurately and in a timely fashion and to report deviations from the protocol.
  • The CTRC research nurse is required to work, PM shifts, Holidays and weekends as needed.
  • Ability to complete a Nursing physical assessment
  • Willingness to adapt to changing workload requirements, including flexibility in location of work as needed to enable the unit to fulfill its mission to investigators and research participants.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess patients, synthesize and analyze data and make decisions to ensure patient safety in a research environment
  • Ability to perform with limited supervision and with frequent changes in priorities and deadlines and to delegate tasks in a management style that is consistent with promoting leadership and teamwork
  • Knowledge base or willingness to learn new information in order to provide education to patients, families, and other staff regarding clinical research and patient care issues
  • Ability to read a clinical trial protocol, meet with principal investigator and study team and synthesize a written protocol summary and then to work with the team to create a plan to open the study in the CTRC.
  • Excellent organizational skills and the ability to effectively determine priorities.
  • Interpersonal skills to communicate positively and effectively with patients, colleagues and other persons from diverse cultures and backgrounds.
  • Ability to work in different areas of the Health System and in the community, and to work nights, weekends and holidays as required for operational needs.
  • Ability to use the computer to manage documentation and patient care through the EMR, to use internal databases to retrieve information and to send e-mails, calendar invites and create teaching documents.
  • Ability to complete required competencies throughout the year to ensure up to date skills and knowledge in rapidly changing patient care and clinical research situations.

Preferred:

  • Experience with peripheral IV access and maintenance and venipuncture
  • Clinical Research experience, particularly with the administration of investigational products
  • Oncology experience, including administration of chemotherapy and immune effector cell therapy
  • Pediatric experience
  • Experience with a wide variety of diagnoses, treatments, and severity of illness as well as managing emergency situations.

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