Clinical/HC Research Associate - ICTS - Clinical Research Unit

At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our nurses play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

The Clinical Research Nurse is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert nurses monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

At the University of Iowa’s Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS), the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is where cutting-edge discoveries move from the lab to patient care. As the front line of clinical research for both pediatric and adult populations, the CRU provides the space, expertise, and support to advance groundbreaking studies that impact lives in Iowa and beyond. Supported by the Carver College of Medicine and the Early Phase Trials Unit, the CRU conducts Phase I–IV clinical trials across a wide range of conditions. Our nurses play a central role in bringing these studies to life, delivering care with compassion while ensuring research is conducted safely and with the highest standards of integrity.

The Clinical Research Nurse is at the forefront of medical innovation, administering investigational treatments and clinical assessments. Our expert nurses monitor participant health and safety according to trial protocols while collaborating closely with physicians, research staff, clinical teams, patients, and families. Their work strikes the critical balance between protecting research participants and ensuring fidelity to each study design, ultimately contributing to the discoveries that shape tomorrow’s standard of care.

Duties to include but not limited to:

·       Provides direct nursing care including infusions, medication administration all routes and assessments in relation to the research protocol to attain expected measurable outcomes.  

·       Provides nursing care to acute and complex patient populations and utilizes appropriate professional judgment and critical decision making in planning and providing care.

·       Collaborates with nursing, medical staff and research professionals in the review of clinical research protocols in relationship to clinical standards of care, protocol needs, and participant safety.  

·       Provides leadership for direct patient care and protocol adherence collaborating with unit-based nurse management team and study teams.

·       Acts as a participant advocate. Keeps participants safe in the conduct of clinical research, research interventions and protocol activities. Continually assesses risk and coordinates research activities to minimize participant risk.

·       Assures consent is completed prior to visit activities.

·       Design and implement participant/family health education activities for clinical research. Supports participant/family/educational activities.

·       Serves as an educational and clinical resource or consultant for clinical research participants, family and research staff. 

·       Ensures that nursing practice is safe, effective, efficient and patient centered. Identifies barriers and opportunities to improve protocol adherence and data collection. 

·       Recommends strategies to improve nursing quality and operationalization of required protocol activities.

For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.

About ICTS: The Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) at the University of Iowa was approved by the Iowa Board of Regents in 2007 to support the work of investigators involved in clinical and translational science. Our mission is to accelerate translational science through programs to develop the translational workforce, to promote engagement of community members and other stakeholders, to promote research integration across the lifespan, and to catalyze innovative clinical and translational research. These efforts will lead to the development of novel therapies and healthcare delivery strategies, the integration of translational research and clinical practice, and, ultimately to measurable improvements in the health of Iowa and the nation.

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: 5A

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Benefits Highlights:

-Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

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Required Qualifications

·       A Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience.  

·       Current license to practice nursing in Iowa is required by date of hire.

·       A minimum of 3 years of acute care nursing experience within the last 5 years is required.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

·       Ability to work occasional weekends, evenings or nights is required.

·       General computer skills are required.

Desirable Qualifications

·       Pediatric nursing or oncology nursing care experience.

·       Professional certification in a related field of nursing or research.

·       Knowledge of University of Iowa Health Care policies, procedures and regulations.

·       Knowledge of Clinical Research, GCP and IRB regulations.

·       Strong clinical nursing skills including IV insertion, phlebotomy, and assessment.

·       Epic experience.

·       ACLS and/or PALS certified.

Application Process:

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

Resume

Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days and may be removed from positing and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self -disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.Hybrid within Iowa: This position is eligible for a combination of on-campus and remote work. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

Remote within Iowa: This position is eligible for primarily remote work but may require limited work onsite at times. Remote work must be performed at a location within the state of Iowa and comply with the remote work program and related policies.

As previously discussed, this position is eligible for hybrid work within Iowa and will require a work arrangement form to be completed upon the start of your employment. Per policy, work arrangements will be reviewed annually, and must comply with the remote work program and related policies and employee travel policy when working at a remote location.

For additional questions, please contact Amy Stewart at amy-stewart@uiowa.edu

This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.