Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator
- Employer
- University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Location
- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Position Title:Nurse Consultant - Journey
Working Title:Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator
Position Number:20037597
Vacancy ID:P012234
Budgeted Hiring Range:$63,972 - $78,188
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN13
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:1 year
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday- Friday 8am- 5pm;
Hours will vary based on study needs
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Date First Posted:12/17/2020
Closing Date:02/01/2021
Position Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category:Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Department Description:The Division of Infectious Diseases conducts investigator initiated, industry funded, NIH funded AIDS prevention and treatment, sexually transmitted infections, other infectious diseases scientific and clinical research, and provides patient care at UNC -Chapel Hill and at sites throughout the world.
The ID Inpatient Studies Unit has a portfolio of studies to with the potential to improve outcomes for acute, life-threatening infections, including Candidemia, Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia, and severe COVID-19 pneumonia. Trials may involve collaboration with investigators and coordinators from other divisions within the UNC School of Medicine, Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the NC Translational and Clinical Sciences Institute.
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description:THIS IS A TIME LIMITED POSITION, WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF ONE (1) YEAR.
The Nurse Clinical Research Coordinator will identify, recruit, and refer potential research participants. Duties include but are not limited to: assessing patients for study eligibility; conferring with patients, their legally authorized representatives, and their providers; obtaining informed consent; performing limited physical examinations; obtaining biological samples for research purposes; and entering data and resolving data discrepancies. This position is a professional member of the staff and as such is expected to work independently, adhere to all University, Acute/Cure Program, and profession-specific regulations as well as participate in unit-wide activities and exhibit a high degree of accountability for all work. This position may be called upon to participate in the hiring, training, and supervision of new staff. All team members are expected to participate in the Quality Assurance program.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience in the area of specialization.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:This position requires the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. Instructions are given verbally and/or in writing.
Applicant must be able to communicate effectively, orally and in writing with doctors, nurses, staff, and patients, and must be able to work well with people from diverse backgrounds, and to multi-task in a demanding and constantly changing environment.
Must have the ability to multitask and reorganize tasks according to shifting priorities.
Applicant must have the ability to maintain team, unit, and university goals while meeting or exceeding individual work goals and have the ability to meticulously perform all study-related functions while maintaining a high level of organization.
Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, email, and internet navigation skills required.
Bloodborne pathogen training required (will be provided).
CITI Program Research, Ethics, and Compliance Training required (will be provided).
The NC TraCS Institute New Coordinator Orientation Series required (will be provided).
Preferred Qualifications:Knowledge and experience with medical terminology and prior experience working with patients and clinical trials are highly preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish verbal and written communication preferred.
Prior experience with Epic Electronic Health Record and/or Medidata Rave EDC preferred.
Position/Schedule Requirements:Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Weekend work occasionally
Stimulus/ARRA Funded:No
Organization
The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894
Total Student Enrollment: 30,011
Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States
Type of Institution: Public, four-year
Undergraduate Admission: 15,961
Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039
Total Student Enrollment: 26,000
Faculty: 3,000
Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent
Faculty/student ratio: 1/14
Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.
Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.
Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.
Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400
Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.
Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!
Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu
Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu
Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.
Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career
Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.
Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.
Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci
The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad
The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors
Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.
UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.
UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.
Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.
Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm
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