Stem Cell Research Nurse 1

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in Bone Marrow 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.