Research Nurse 1

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

•    Strong time management skills to prioritize, triage, and act proactively
•    Strong mathematical, organizational and comprehension skills
•    Critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving abilities are required as related to various aspects of the protocol
•    Knowledgeable on all aspects of patient care including assessing, planning, coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating the patients’ progress through continuum of care
•    Ability to collaborate with peers in the best interest of the patient to provide consistent quality of care
•    Ability to establish and maintain positive, caring relationships with executives, managers, physicians, non-physician providers, patients/families and other departments and staff
•    Ability to adapt and exhibit flexibility to handle new, different, or changing environments
•    Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
•    Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment
•    Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with internal and external colleagues in a clinical research environment 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent, and two years of experience in nursing, preferably in a research setting.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED):
•    Demonstrated ability to work with research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
•    Verbal and written communication skills to convey medical and research-related information to research subjects of all ages and backgrounds.
•    Ability to identify confidential and sensitive information (written and verbal).
•    Ability to implement good clinical practices in all interactions with study participants, their families, and colleagues.
•    Ability to identify adverse reactions to study treatments and the required study protocol documentation to record these activities. 
•    Ability to implement study protocols with supervision.
•    Ability to provide work direction to research support staff.
•    Demonstrated understanding of good clinical practices and regulatory compliance.
•    Demonstrated experience with electronic data capture, including database management. 
•    Demonstrated ability to perform the functions of the position with some supervision.

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES:

•    Current license as a California Registered Nurse. 
•    Current basic CPR certification.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
•    Frequently stand/walk, sit, perform desk-based computer tasks, use a telephone, writing by hand, sort/file paperwork or parts, twist/bend/stoop/squat, and grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
•    Occasionally reach/work above shoulders, grasp forcefully, operate foot and/or hand controls.
•    Rarely kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), scrub/sweep/mop/chop/mix, operate a manual pipette. 
•    Ability to obtain and maintain a valid California non-commercial class license and operate vehicle during daylight hours
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

•    May be required to work with, take specific precautions against, and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
•    May be exposed to blood borne pathogens.
•    Onsite: This position is based primarily at Stanford main campus, but may also work in Stanford’s Research Park and Stanford Redwood City campus.

The expected pay range for this position is $110,743 to $141,084 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

* - Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.