2 yrs

Registered Nurse (RN) by time of hire

Lift, push, and/or pull objects up to 50lbs; stand or walk with objects up to 25lbs

Monday Friday (40 hrs/week)

The Markey Cancer Center, Clinical Research Organization, is seeking to hire a Clinical Research Nurse I. This position will assist in clinical trials through evaluations and treatments of study subjects along with the attending physician and/or Principal Investigator. Essential duties of this position include, but are not limited to, daily screening to recruit subjects, as well as monitoring and instituting therapies and documentation related to research subjects and studies.
The successful candidate will learn and follow good clinical practices in the conduct of research protocols, as well as assist the principal investigator with the reporting of serious adverse events. Furthermore, this position will assist in ensuring the welfare of study subjects, and self-evaluates work for completeness, accuracy and compliance to protocol.
The University of Kentucky, an academic medical center, has maintained a strong strategic focus on clinical research and has made significant investments in the development and expansion of core research facilities, as well as the ability to strengthen engagement and translation of research.

This position is eligible for a fully on-site work arrangement.

IMPORTANT: Resumes and CVs cannot be substituted for a completed application. Incomplete applications could disqualify you from being considered for this position. If the information on your resume is not entered on the application, this will prevent us from being able to assess your education and experience when trying to determine a salary offer. To be considered you must fully complete the online application being sure to only put one (1) job title for each entry (multiple job titles for one employer must have separate entries), the # of hours worked per week and your ending salary. You will also be required to upload a cover letter and resume.

To view the University of Kentucky's exceptional benefits, please visit https://www.uky.edu/hr/benefits.

Strong organizational skills with attention to detail. Good oral/written communication skills required. Computer proficiency to minimally include use of Microsoft Office applications, email, and internet. Knowledge of scientific and clinical terminology preferred.

BSN preferred. All nurses hired after 10/1/2024 are required to complete their BSN within 5 years of their hire date.

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