Nurse Consultant - The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill at UNC Health in Chapel Hill, NC

Description

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If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Department	Peds-Children's Research Inst-412019
Career Area	Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment?	No
Posting Open Date	01/15/2025
Application Deadline	02/14/2025
Position Type	Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Nurse Consultant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent	GN13
Working Title	Nurse Consultant
Position Number	20031370
Vacancy ID	P020035
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited	Full-Time Permanent
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm with potential for some nights and weekends
Work Location	Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$63,970 - $80,000
Pay Band Information	To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please seethe Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Required Licenses/Certifications
Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, theUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hillconsistently ranks asone of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range ofprofessional training opportunitiesfor career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoyexclusive perksfor numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees acomprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	TheUNCSchool of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with theUNCHealth System through close collaboration and commitment to service. OURVISION Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers inNIHresearch funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments inNIHresearch funding. OURMISSION Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce. Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary	This position will serve as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator within theUNCDepartment of Pediatrics, Children’s Research Institute (CRI). The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including participant visits, data quality, and others. Research efforts focused on human subjects from pediatric populations are supported by theCRIPediatric Clinical Research Unit (PedsCRU).CRIPedsCRUprovides pediatric clinical researchers infrastructure, including program management, regulatory support, data management, sample processing, training/mentoring, community building, space to conduct visits, and study coordinators. TheCRIserves as a hub, reaching out across the Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, the University of North Carolina, and beyond to actively assemble cross-disciplinary researchers. PedsCRUstudies include diagnostic tests, early phase therapeutics, cohort studies, and randomized trials, pairing new investigators with experienced ones in the collaboration of these studies. The Department’s organizational component consists of 14 divisions, various off campus sites and additional cost centers, all of which are invited to participate in our clinical trial initiatives. This Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including conduct of patient visits, assisting in collection of adverse events and use of clinical judgement to evaluate relationship of event within the clinical context of the study. Additional responsibilities may also include recruitment of study participants, informing and obtaining consent, and screen prospective study subjects; conduct complex history and physical examinations; educate patients and families in care that is relevant to the applicable research protocols, maintain case reports, charts, and other research documents; respond to data queries from partner institutions; and maintainIRBsubmissions, approval and regulatory documentation. The Nurse Coordinator will have significant independence in the performance of these responsibilities and serve as a leader and mentor for other research study coordinators in the division/department.
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.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Must be able to use considerable judgement and skills in performing work assignments. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Preference will be given to candidates with experience in clinical trials. The preferred candidate will also demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects/protocols at one time and has experience with study startup, recruitment, study management, data collection, and/or closeout. Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) certification is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements	Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Night work occasionally, Patient care involved, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
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Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter
List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

*Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education/licensure for the Nurse Consultant position.
- Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.
- Eligible to apply for approval to practice in the state of NC as a Registered Nurse and have 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.
- None of the above.
*How many years of clinical research or other relevant experience do you have?
(Open Ended Question)
*Briefly describe your experience working with children and families in a clinical and/or research setting.
(Open Ended Question)
*Briefly describe how you can utilize your nursing skills in a research setting.
(Open Ended Question)