Research Nurse Coordinator

Qualifications

Required:

• BSN or MSN
• CA RN License
• BLS and ACLS required
• Minimum of 2 years’ research experience
• Ability to question subjects about sensitive behavioral issues, including drug use, sexual activities and other high-risk behaviors
• Able to be credentialed within the UCLA Health System to administer clinical services consistent with scope of licenses
• Ability to conduct medical procedures within scope of licensure to open consents, to administer medications, and to collect adverse event reports
• Experience working with patients from diverse backgrounds, especially active substance users, LGBT populations and those at risk for HIV
• Knowledge of HIV, infectious disease and their treatments
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and use of Internet
• Skill in using equipment to conduct medical and laboratory procedures, including but not limited to phlebotomy collection devices, vitals signs equipment, EKG machines, and AED
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and some weekends
• Willing to commute between multiple sites for meetings
• Intermediate level experience with database management using multiple software packages and ability to merge and manage multiple databases
• Able to travel to scientific conferences to collaborate with others and to present study findingsPreferred:
• Certification to administer infusions
• Ability to read, write and speak in Spanish