Research Project Assistant Jobs in Boca Raton, FL

The University of Miami/UHealth department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Clinical Research Nurse 1 to work in Boca Raton, FL. The Clinical Research Nurse 1 ensures the integrity and quality of clinical research studies are maintained and conducted in accordance with practice guidelines, federal and sponsor regulations, and institutional policies and procedures. Additionally, the Clinical Research Nurse 1 plays a key role in the recruitment of participants and achievement of research objectives.

• Assesses, troubleshoots, and reports problems with data collection to appropriate managing staff.
• Identifies desired research outcomes and evaluates and monitors subjects’ responses.
• Conducts initiation visits and registers patients in clinical studies.
• Performs study data collection and entry using charts, correspondence, medical records, and relevant communications.
• Identifies and procures equipment and supplies needed to fulfill project requirements.
• Educates staff and subjects about protocols, treatment, possible side effects, and complications.
• May also collect and handle specimens as required by individual study protocols.
• Prepares and processes new research proposals and amendments and continually monitors applications and adverse events.
• Assists with study completion, data lock, study closeout, and archiving of study files to ensure completeness and continuity of all study data.
• Completes ongoing checks of clinical data entered on the case report forms to ensure accuracy and revises any discrepancies.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

• The Clinical Research Nurse 1 will provide support the research projects of the Comprehensive Center for Brain Health, under the supervision of Dr. James Galvin.
• Work closely with the Director as part of an interprofessional, transdisciplinary team to provide outstanding, comprehensive care in the clinical research setting Perform standardized scales, vital signs, and anthropometric measurements.
• Perform memory and functional screening or monitoring tools that allow for objective re-evaluation of change in performance and/or function over time
• Ensure proper use and maintenance of medical equipment, including infusion pumps and defibrillator Order, stock, and maintain inventory of emergency medications, oxygen, and other supplies
• Develop and execute patient emergency response plans when needed Order, stock, and maintain inventory of unit medical supplies Develop and execute patient emergency response plans when necessary Develop and update standard operating procedures as needed.
• Blood sample collection and processing per protocol requirement Demonstrates critical nursing judgment to maintain the integrity of the research protocol without compromising patient safety.
• Demonstrates appropriate clinical skills relating to the execution of research protocols, such as determining eligibility, exclusion criteria, identifying need for modifications and adverse responses.
• Help prepare IRB applications Assist in the development of recruitment strategies and promotional materials Coordinate participant enrollment, determine patient eligibility and obtain informed consent.
• Create and maintain participant charts & coordinate participant appointments Perform vital signs, neuro checks, EKGs, and blood draws for study participants Collects, organizes and maintains source documentation.
• Ensure protocol is being followed as approved by the IRB Report all adverse events.
• Participate in research activities by assisting in the collection of data, initiating research under supervision as appropriate.
• This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required
• Minimum One (1) year of experience required
• Valid State of Florida RN license required
• BLS from American Heart Association (AHA) required
• HIV certification required

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

• The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.