Research Nurse Clinical Research Center Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Research Nurse provides proficient professional nursing care to individuals participating in clinical research studies. The Research Nurse functions as an essential member of the multidisciplinary team that performs clinical research studies while simultaneously providing direct care to volunteers/patients. Research nursing principles and investigators and research administrative staff guide practices. FAHC Standards of Patient Care and Nursing Practice guide the delivery of clinical nursing services by this individual. The Research Nurse demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of research nursing care. This position is supported by extramural funding, therefore, is dependent on the availability of extramural funding in addition to performance.

EDUCATION:

State of Vermont Registered Nurse (RN) license required. The University of Vermont Medical Center is moving toward an all Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) workforce. All external candidates hired into, or current employees promoted to, a RN position will be required to obtain their BSN as outlined in the terms of their offer letter. Current internal RNs are strongly encouraged to pursue a BSN to support this initiative.

EXPERIENCE:

Experience in a clinical area a must with experience in a clinical research environment desired.