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Nurse Practitioner Clinical Research

University of California - San Francisco

105.50 - 136.83

United States, California, Oakland

5700 Martin Luther King Junior Way (Show on map)

Apr 25, 2026

Under general supervision of several Department of Pediatrics investigators in the Division of Medical Genetics, the clinical research Nurse Practitioner will be responsible for services supporting clinical research investigators and the care of research and research infusion patients. An understanding of research protocols and compliance practices is vital for this role. This role also works closely with the Nursing Director at the Pediatric Clinical Research Center (PCRC), the nursing staff in the Research Infusion Center (RIC), and the clinical research coordinators (CRCs) and support staff of the research unit. This includes assessment of patient needs, implementations of research protocols and nursing interventions, treatment delivery, monitoring and patient education. To accomplish these tasks, the incumbent works directly with patients as an integral member of a multidisciplinary team. Direct patient care includes initiating enzyme replacement therapy and other investigational treatments, administering medications, procedures, patient education, phlebotomy, vitals monitoring and observation.

Research Specific Tasks include:

Research Infusions
* Utilize the nursing process in providing care for research patients in accordance with appropriate policies, procedures, and study protocols.
* Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate plan prior to initiating treatment.
* Initiate intravenous (IV) via central port or peripheral access, intrathecal (IT), and intracerebroventricular (ICV) treatments and administer medication in a timely fashion; report and follow-up with investigators for any unusual occurrence that is treatment or study procedure related.
* Act as the primary point of contact for on-site and off-site research, infusion-related clinical questions (i.e., responsible for research clinic pager and responding to home nursing questions).
* Complete monthly nursing assessment notes and participate in primary nursing patient care conference.
* Comply with activities mandated by Hospital Policy and relevant research authorities.
* Maintain knowledge of and adherence to established research, clinical and administrative policies and procedures.

Research Administrative Tasks
* Ongoing protocol training and review.
* Attend investigator meetings and research conferences.
* Work with CRCs and UCSF/BCH staff to ensure study procedures are completed according to protocol, specimens are properly collected and stored, and required data is collected in a timely manner
* Participate in research improvement activities.
* Support the management of infrastructure before and during study execution, including database management, space allocation, equipment procurement, and specimen/sample storage and transportation; work with leadership to ensure proper execution of studies.
* Support the management of activities for cohorts in various areas of studies and disciplines; and for clinical trials in various disciplines.
* May participate in relevant subject matter conferences and contribute to study planning and updates with industry sponsors.
* Support the Clinical Research Nurse Manager in managing tasks and time of research nurses depending on program needs.
* Support the training of research nurses and CRCs on clinical protocol requirements.

Department Description

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments in the School of Medicine with 20 specialty divisions and over 400 faculty members, of which 12% have identified as underrepresented in medicine. The Department's annual revenue is $230 million. The residency program is ranked 5th in the country by US News World and Report, with 42% of Interns identified as underrepresented in medicine. The Department received 5 NIH Diversity Supplements in 2022 and is currently ranked 14th amongst all Departments of Pediatrics by Blue Ridge Institute with $28 million in NIH funding.

Function	% of time	Duties
Inpatient - Direct Patient Care (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)	0	Independently (independent APP encounter) or collaboratively (shared physician and APP encounter) evaluates and manages patients. Includes taking histories, performing physical examinations, responding to changes in patient status, performing consults, ordering or furnishing medications/diagnostic tests/treatments/therapies/consultations/referrals/durable medical equipment (DME)/home health services. Care provided must be documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with the UCSF Rules and Regulations. Provider services must be billed to reflect the performing provider and comply with the APP Billing Policy 3.08.01. APPs must respond to clinical documentation integrity inquiries from the Department of Quality and Patient Safety within 3 days. 1.2. Performs procedures granted to them via privileges/standardized procedures. 1.3. Identifies patients with acute decompensation or failure and responds to the hospital plan of care and reviews with physician. 1.4. Initiates consultations as indicated. 1.5. Documents independent assessment findings and recommends appropriate treatments. 1.6. Participates in service rounds and patient evaluation and treatment planning. 1.7. Reviews lab tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic tests, and initiates appropriate team plans. 1.8. Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for disposition to a lower level of care. 1.9. Interprets and acts upon completed tests, procedures, and radiographic studies. 1.10. Completes clinically relevant paperwork/electronic health record (EHR) documentation, including but not limited to ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and discharge summaries in accordance with the UCSF Rules and Regulations. 1.11. Effectively communicates findings, treatment options, and care plans with patients and their families 1.12. May first assist in the operating room if privileged to do so through OMAG after completing the required certification and proctoring. 1.13. Monitors and evaluates patients for discharge. Sets parameters and guidelines for continuum of care with multi-disciplinary team. This includes evaluating and defining discharge regimen. 1.14. Discharges patients including prescribing/furnishing medications, ordering DME, and recommending or referring for ongoing follow up care, providing discharge teaching, and completing discharge summaries.
Inpatient - Care Coordination (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)	0	1.1. Coordinates care throughout the continuum including hospital admission, care coordination with staff and consulting services, and hospital discharge planning. 1.2. Coordinates episodic care and determines timing of routine clinic follow up. 1.3. Participates in huddles with clinic/hospital staff and anticipates patients who require close management or intervention. 1.4. Consults with nursing staff on plan and implementation of individualized nursing care plans. 1.5. Independently provides case summaries for disability, insurance agencies, workers compensation, work releases, and medical supply agencies. 1.6. Formulates and implements protocols to improve quality and efficiency and control waste in the clinical specialty.
Outpatient - Independent Encounters (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)	35	Evaluates and manages patients in independent APP encounters, including telehealth. Includes providing care to new, follow-up, acute, routine, and specialty patients. Includes taking histories, performing physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, formulating evidence-based assessments and plans, responding to changes in patient status, and ordering medications/diagnostic tests/treatments/therapies/consultations/referrals/durable medical equipment (DME)/home health services. Reviews or collaborates with attending physician as needed. Care provided must be documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with the UCSF Rules and Regulations. Provider services must be billed to reflect the performing provider and comply with the APP Billing Policy 3.08.01. 1.2. Performs procedures individually granted to them via standardized procedures/privileges. 1.3. Identifies high-risk groups and complex cases for review with attending physician. Initiates consultations as appropriate. 1.4. Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for rehabilitation, and facilitates occupational and physical therapy and physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations. 1.5. Interprets and acts upon the ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies in a timely fashion. 1.6. Completes clinically relevant paperwork/EHR, including but not limited to ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and telephone encounters.
Outpatient - Shared Encounters with Physician(s) (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)	15	Evaluates and manages patients in shared encounters with attending physician, including telehealth. This should increase clinic access with a goal of doubling clinic volume since two providers will be sharing the clinic responsibilities. Includes providing care to new, follow-up, acute, routine, and specialty patients. Includes taking histories, performing physical examinations, interpreting diagnostic tests, collaborating on evidence-based assessments and plans, responding to changes in patient status, and ordering medications/diagnostic tests/treatments/therapies/consultations/referrals/durable medical equipment (DME)/home health services. Care provided must be documented in the electronic medical record in accordance with the UCSF Rules and Regulations Provider services must be billed to reflect the performing provider and comply with the APP Billing Policy 3.08.01. May first-assist in the operating room if privileged to do so through OMAG after completing the required certification and proctoring. 1.3. Identifies high-risk groups and complex cases for review with attending physician. Initiates consultations as appropriate. 1.4. Evaluates complex cases, establishes individualized plans of care for rehabilitation, and facilitates occupational and physical therapy and physical medicine and rehabilitation consultations. 1.5. Interprets and acts upon the ordered tests, procedures, and radiographic studies in a timely fashion. 1.6. Completes clinically relevant paperwork/EHR, including but not limited to ordering medications, completing episodic care notes and telephone encounters.
Outpatient - Care Coordination (may include some or all of the responsibilities listed)	50	1.1. Coordinates care throughout the continuum including hospital admission, care coordination with staff and consulting services, and hospital discharge planning. DOES not include management of inpatients. 1.2. Coordinates episodic care and determines timing of routine clinic follow up. 1.3. Participates in huddles with clinic/hospital staff and anticipates patients who require close management or intervention. 1.4. Attends department quality improvement meetings and participates in patient evaluation and planning. 1.5. Consults with nursing staff on plan and implementation of individualized nursing care plans. 1.6. Independently provides case summaries for disability, insurance agencies, workers compensation, work releases, and medical supply agencies.
Total	100

Required Qualifications

* Seven (7) years of Nurse Practitioner experience

* One to two (1-2) years of experience as a research RN or NP

* Doctorate degree (PhD or DNP)

* Experience performing venipuncture to collect blood samples in a research setting

* Experience performing venipuncture in a pediatric population

* Experience accessing mediports

* Experience collecting blood samples from a central line

* Experience with central line maintenance, including dressing changes

* At least one peer-reviewed publication (any authorship order)

Preferred Qualifications

* In depth academic knowledge and applied background in clinical research philosophy. Experience changing methods to fit needs of particular situations. Proven ability to translate clinical research philosophy, clinical and research objectives, policies and procedures into an operational plan.

* In depth knowledge of clinical research and drug development concepts, federal, state and local laws and regulations, and industry requirements regarding the proper conduct of clinical trials. In depth theoretical and operational knowledge of clinical and patient safety standards and regulations relating to clinical research.

* Additional preferred certifications: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI), Human Subjects Protection (HSP)

* Ability to access intracerebroventricular (ICV) ports and administer investigational products via ICV infusion

* Ability to complete lumbar punctures (LP) and administer intrathecal (IT) investigational products

* Demonstrable record of successfully running complex clinical research trials. Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing quality control, protocol, and quality assurance and program evaluation systems protocols according to accepted clinical standards.

License/Certification

* California Registered Nurse (RN) License without restriction

* California Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP) without restriction

* California Nurse Practitioner Furnishing Number including Schedule II furnishing privileges

* NP national board certification from an accepted certifying agency aligned with the patient population and clinical role Pediatric Outpatient (CPNP-PC, PPCNP-BC, CPNP-AC, FNP-C, FNP-BC).

* California Driver License (if required for position)

* Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Registration with Schedules 2, 2N, 3, 3N, 4, and 5 registered to a California address

* American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

* Additional required AHA certifications: None additional to BLS

* Additional required certifications (such as ENLS): None

UCSF Medical Center and Campus require certain healthcare providers to be credentialed. In most cases, this is done through its Office of Medical Affairs & Governance (OMAG) prior to the first working day. Credentialing and approval of the Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days but can vary.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

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