Stem Cell Research Nurse 1

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Stem Cell Transplant, Genetics, Oncology or Hematology
• Clinical Research experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication, organizational skills, and ability to problem solve and multi-task.
• Demonstrated knowledge of participation in a multi-disciplinary team is highly desirable

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.

·       On call 24 hours/day.

·       Frequent travel, might include international travel.