This position is a part-time limited position with the possibility of extension/career conversion.
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UCSD Department of Psychiatry is one of the most innovative and productive academic departments in the country, offering challenging career opportunities in the diverse areas of advanced educational programs, cutting-edge research, and state-of-the-art clinical services. The department is committed to offering a dynamic learning environment and growing opportunities to its talented and dedicated employees.
Under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator and study physicians, the Research Nurse will be responsible for administering investigational drugs for psychedelic-assisted therapy, including ketamine and psilocybin, as well as assisting with clinical trials and neuroscientific studies funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and ARPA-H focused on the treatment of addiction and other psychiatric disorders. The incumbent will provide direct clinical nursing care and participant monitoring for these studies.
Responsibilities include performing clinical nursing assessments, obtaining medical histories, collecting vital signs and biological specimens, administration and monitoring of investigational treatments (e.g., intramuscular ketamine, psilocybin), performing ECG and other clinical data collection procedures as required by protocol, monitoring participants throughout dosing visits, adverse event management, and administration of rescue medication as needed, and maintenance of research documentation. The position requires close collaboration with investigators, psychiatrists, pharmacists, and research staff to ensure compliance with institutional, state, federal, FDA, DEA, and sponsor requirements. Perform other duties as assigned.
Must be a graduate from an accredited school of Nursing.
Current California RN license.
BLS/CPR certification at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.
Six months of RN clinical experience.
Experience and ability to accurately collect, record, transcribe and synthesize clinical data.
Demonstrated experience providing a wide variety of research participants care activities including research participants assessment, triage, obtaining a detailed medical history and vital signs, explaining medical conditions and procedures, reviewing medications and providing health education to clients and coordinating care with clinical medical staff.
Knowledge regarding the standard pre-test or pre-procedure instructions which research participants should receive.
Knowledge of the name, abbreviation, and purpose of various diagnostic tests/procedures, including proper scheduling and completion of necessary requisitions and consents.
Demonstrated experience interacting positively, constructively, and effectively with staff, physicians, research participants and the general public.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively and efficiently coordinate clinical and data activities for the enrollment and retention of research participants on clinical trials.
Experience maintaining research participants confidentiality and communicating (verbally and written) with research participants, staff and physicians with professionalism, sensitivity and discretion.
Proficient at word processing, spreadsheet, and E-mail with experience producing reports, profiles, correspondence, graphs, and spreadsheets to generate and track required data and using Epic.
Experience working independently and prioritizing tasks to meet strict guidelines and deadlines.
Experience performing effectively under conditions of fluctuating workload and frequent interruptions.
BSN and/or MSN.
Demonstrated experience with clinical research activities and guidelines related to consent, ethical conduct and protection of human subjects.
Demonstrated experience in operation and management of clinical trials or studies.
Experience reading and interpreting clinical research protocols and research policies and procedures.
Experience in providing care to research participants with substance use disorders and other psychiatric disorders.
Knowledge of and ability to communicate and ensure compliance of current UCSD Medical Center and Research policies and procedures. Knowledge of UCSD Medical Center, JCAHO, and Title XXII hospital licensing regulations.
Intermediate skills in using quality assessment and quality improvement methods.
Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Selected candidate may be hired at the CNIII level pending review and approval by the Nurse Executive Council.
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule including occasional early mornings, evenings and weekends.
Must have reliable transportation and willing to travel occasionally to attend national meetings.
Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $138,330 - $193,892 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $66.25 - $92.86
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
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UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!
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- UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
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UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
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Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
