Research Nurse (Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids)
- UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine
- Los Angeles, CA, USA
Job Description
The UCLA Center for Cannabis and Cannabinoids at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking a full-time Research Nurse to support innovative clinical research examining the therapeutic and adverse effects of cannabinoids and other substance in both health volunteers and patient populations.
Working closely with physician, psychologists, and research staff, you will play a key role in all phases of clinical research. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day study activities and participant scheduling
- Conduct participant screening, enrollment, and study visits
- Perform clinical procedures, including phlebotomy, IV placement, medication administration, EKGs, and monitoring of vital signs
- Maintain study documentation, research databases, and regulatory records
- Monitor participant safety and ensure protocol compliance
- Support IRB submissions, study reporting, quality assurance activities, and team training
- Collaborate with investigators and study staff to ensure successfully execution
Required:
Current CA RN LicenseBSN Degree
BLS certification
Minimum 2 years of clinical research experience
Experience with phlebotomy, IV placement, EKGs, and clinical assessments
Ability to discuss sensitive topics, including substance use and other high-risk behaviors
Strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills
Ability to work occasional evenings as required by study protocols
Preferred:
ACLS certificationExperience working with substance use populations or behavioral health research
Experience with research databases, regulatory documentation, and FDA-regulated studies
A PASSION FOR ADVANCING NURSING EXCELLENCE
At UCLA Health and the David Geffen School of Nursing, you’ll be inspired and empowered to reach your fullest potential in your nursing career. Through close collaboration with other outstanding clinicians in our inclusive and engaging working environment, you can play a critical role in the delivery of our world-class care. Our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art technology, shared governance, recognition programs, and more, will equip you to go further in your nursing practice than you thought possible. It’s no wonder we’ve achieved Magnet® status multiple times in multiple locations.
If you’re ready to live out your passion and advance your nursing career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our award-winning system, including:
● Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
● UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
● Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
● UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital
● More than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California
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