RN-Clin Research Nurse

Reference #: 25003342DescriptionTemple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine's Pulm/Critical Care/SleepMed Department is searching for a RN-Clinical Research Nurse to join our teamBecome a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:Full medical, dental, vision coveragePaid time off11 Paid HolidaysTuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREEA generous retirement plan and so much moreSalary Grade: N03Hire rate based on the date of licensureThis role is also eligible for our employee referral program-TERP Current employees can earn up to $500 Conditions apply. Please contact the HR Employment office for details.Job Details:This position will be on-siteThis position requires the following background checks: Cash HandlingThis is a grant funded positionPosition Summary:The RN-Clinical Research Nurse in Lewis Katz School of Medicine' s Thoracic Medicine and Surgery (TMS) Department will be responsible for the day-to-day activities surrounding clinical research studies, and will ensure compliance with federal, state and university regulations. The incumbent will work with investigators on multiple active protocols and will interact closely with the sponsors from qualification visits to close-out visits.The Temple Lung Center has one of the most active and wide-ranging pulmonary research programs in the world. Areas of focus include COPD, emphysema, respiratory failure, lung transplantation, pulmonary arterial hypertension, alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, asthma, lung cancer, sarcoidosis, pulmonary fibrosis and sleep apnea.Our program also maintains a strong clinical research program with studies and clinical trials that test new medications, devices or procedures in patients in order to find more effective treatments. The Temple Lung Center typically has several dozen open clinical trials at any one time and consistently ranks among the highest enrolling sites for pulmonary clinical trials in the dividual hired for this position will work on our study subject recruitment this role the incumbent will actively recruit subjects from pulmonary clinics, perform chart review using available technology, speak to potential subjects, arrange screening visits, and track the referrals by working with the Clinical Managers of the study teams.The incumbent will collaborate with our marketing team for clinical trials outreach and with our IT team as recruitment methods and tools are developed and implemented.Required Education and Experience: Professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PA, with previous research experience in a research and/or clinical trials setting.Responsibilities:Performing nursing assessments and proceduresParticipating in the review and preparation of protocols for clinical trialsRecruiting and enrolling study subjects, and coordinating visitsObtaining informed consentScheduling patient admissions related to study proceduresServing as a patient advocate, and educating and counseling patients and familiesEnsuring that clinical trials are followed by clinical research staffMonitoring patient care, and assessing patient status and treatment side effectsMaintaining regulatory documentation and managing IRB submissions and follow-upsOverseeing data collection and management in accordance with trial protocolResponsible for assisting with budget preparation and tracking expenditure.Must be able to travel to multiple sites.Performs other related duties as assigned.Required Skills & Abilities:Professional licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of PAAbility to apply scientific principles to problem solving, planning, as well as providing and evaluating nursing care.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of omplex federal regulations, ethical issues, institutional policies, and other federal agency requirements governing human subjects research.Demonstrated knowledge of quality assurance or auditing functions.Demonstrated computer skills, and proficiency with MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access or similar software programs.Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including training skills.Demonstrated organizational and time management skills, along with the ability to work under tight deadlines.Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented.Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.Must maintain a working knowledge of current regulations, guidelines, and trends influencing the conduct of human subjects research.Ability to travel to off-site locations that may not be accessible via public transportation.Ability to work overtime and nights/weekends/early mornings, as needed.Preferred:Experience with biomedical human research is preferred.Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran pliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Click here.You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Department of Public Safety at 215-204-7900.Primary Location:Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Health Sciences Campus (HSC)-Kresge Science HallJob:StaffSchedule:Full-timeShift:Day JobEmployee Status:RegularTemple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Created: 2025-12-24