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Posted Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse B

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Nurse B

Job Description Summary

The landmark DCCT study (1983-1993) demonstrated the benefits of intensive therapy aimed at near normal glycemia versus conventional therapy (as practiced in 1982) in reducing the risk of microvascular complications in 1,441 subjects with T1D over a mean follow-up of 6.5 years. The EDIC study (1994-present) is the observational follow-up study of the DCCT cohort. The overarching goal of the EDIC study is to continue to assess the long-term effects of intensive versus conventional therapy on microvascular and cardiovascular complications. The EDIC study has notably shown that the early beneficial effects of intensive blood glucose control on diabetes-related complications have persisted for more than 20 years despite similar HbA1c levels in the two groups during EDIC, termed metabolic memory. Former intensive therapy also greatly reduced the risk of cardiovascular events, advanced microvascular complications such as chronic kidney disease and eye complications requiring surgery, and mortality. The current phase of EDIC also focuses on the interaction between and the effects of aging and long-duration diabetes on cognitive and physical function as well as the long-term effects of diabetes-related complications on quality-of-life and health care costs.

Job Description

The RN who will fills this position will orient with the departing Nurse Coordinator. It is expected that as of November1, 2024, they will work independently.

Job Responsibilities

• Patient Care: Provides nursing services and interacts directly with study participants. Obtains information required by study protocol (triage) and promotes continued engagement and participation. Incorporates education of health and wellness and identifies signs and symptoms of illness and conditions to ensure understanding of care and follow up needs. Coordinates care and services, answers questions and offers advice, guidance, and supportive care. Educates patients on aspects of illness and conditions.

• Laboratory Samples: Draws, prepares, stores and ships specimens as required by protocol schedule.

• Data Management: Maintains participant records in a clear and organized manner. Enters data via MIDAS secured data-entry system. Collaborates with study coordination sites and reading centers.

• Regulatory Responsibilities: Works with the University of Pennsylvania Institutional Review Board and Reciprocity Agreement Institutional Review Board to coordinate required submissions and renewals in accordance with FDA & IRB guidelines. Assures compliance with the protocol and regulatory requirements including but not limited to collects, records, and maintains data and source documentation. Promotes good clinical practice in the conduct of clinical investigations, including possesses an in-depth knowledge of the federal regulations and guidance documents for human subject protection.

• Administrative Duties: General protocol maintenance such as ordering and stocking supplies and maintaining equipment. Performs administrative, performance improvement, outreach and health contact investigations as required. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Budget Management: Generates and reviews study budget(s) in consultation with other site coordinators, physicians, and the business administrator.

• EDIC Ancillary Studies Management: EDIC-approved ancillary studies compliment the aims of the EDIC Core study and may be proposed by EDIC investigators or by outside investigators.

• Ancillary studies may include:

• Use of data and biologic samples previously collected.

• Collection of new samples and information.

• The involvement of all current participants or only a sub-set of participants.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Clinical Research Nurse B - Registered Nurse; licensure in Commonwealth of PA without restriction or limitation and one year of experience; BSN preferred

This position is contingent upon funding

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$43,919.00 - $66,962.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits . You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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