Nurse Consultant

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one 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 of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for 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 a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator within the Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases which conducts investigator initiated, industry, and NIH funded clinical trials of HIV prevention and treatment, sexually transmitted infections, and other infectious diseases at UNC-Chapel Hill and at sites throughout the world. 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.

This position has broad responsibility for the implementation of complex clinical trials including prevention, treatment and possible cure of HIV, and other infectious and/or sexually transmitted diseases. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator will ensure that all protocol goals are met by sponsor deadlines including participant recruitment, conduct of study procedures, participant safety, data collection and general administration. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator demonstrates well developed knowledge of adult assessment and common health problems, HIV and common comorbidities and other infectious diseases, medical ethics, Good Clinical Practice ( GCP) as well as network and study-specific procedures and data collection. This position is a professional member of the staff and as such is expected to work independently, adhere to all university, professional and license-specific regulations as well as participate in unit-wide activities and exhibit a high degree of accountability for all work. The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator focuses on the care of research participants enrolled in complex phase 1,2 and 3 clinical trials which may include inpatient and outpatient settings. 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 Clinical Quality Assurance program.

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.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience in the area of specialization.

This position requires work-related travel and the candidate must possess a valid driver's license.

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.

This position requires a great deal of autonomy coupled with the ability to seek input and oversight when appropriate.

Candidates must have demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with volunteers, patients, families, staff, physicians, and sponsor representatives from diverse backgrounds.

Must be willing and able to adjust to varying work/time demands. Candidates must have excellent data documentation skills. Candidates must have the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities in a high-paced, high-pressure environment while maintaining participant safety and data quality.

Ability to move between research office and clinic (approximately .25 miles).

Not Applicable.

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

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.