Research Nurse

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 24 Jan 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Nutrition-466001
Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 01/03/2024
Application Deadline 01/24/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Nurse Consultant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN13
Working Title Research Nurse
Position Number 20056747
Vacancy ID P018506
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Part-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 30
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3 pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $47,925 - $59,250 prorated salary range for .75FTE/30 hours per week
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Position Summary Information


Be a Tar Heel!
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.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Gillings School’s Department of Nutrition is a global leader in research and training. We are the only nutrition department in the United States situated in both a school of public health and a school of medicine. We engage in innovative work that capitalizes on both these schools’ approaches to health, and thus our department has an unusual breadth of scientific and policy approaches. Our faculty expertise spans from cell to society and moves from discovery to delivery. Our faculty and students work throughout North Carolina and reach populations in China, India, Malawi, Spain and the Philippines, to name a few.
Position Summary
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health, Department of Nutrition recently received funding to implement two exciting research studies—the All of Us Research Program and the first All of Us ancillary study, Nutrition for Precision Health (NPH). All of Us is a unique research program funded by the NIH to build one of the most diverse health databases in history with a goal of recruiting at least one million participants from across the country. A subset of All of Us participants will also be recruited into Nutrition for Precision Health, powered by the All of Us Research Program with the study goal of developing algorithms that predict individual responses to food and dietary patterns. The UNC Clinical Center (UNC-CC) is one of six clinical centers across the country that will recruit a diverse cohort of adults from rural and urban communities and implement the All of Us and NPH study protocols with the aim of studying variability in physiologic responses to diet. The UNC-CC includes two data collection locations one in Chapel Hill and one at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute in Kannapolis.
Come join our new team as we begin work on these innovative studies. Working under the general supervision of the Research Project Manager and the Site Coordinator, this RN will be responsible for a variety of duties including management of liquid and regular meal tolerance tests. Specific duties will vary depending on the needs of the study. When the study is fully up and running, we anticipate the primary and secondary duties as noted below.
Primary
* Placement and accessing of IVs to allow for repeated blood collection
* Perform venipuncture as needed
* Assist with distribution of liquid and regular meals for meal tests
* Data collection including obtaining informed consent, biospecimen collection, study measurements and providing instructions to study participants
* Communication with study participants for purposes of recruitment and retention
* Assist with other study activities to ensure the successful completion of the study aims
Secondary
* Provide back-up for processing and shipping of biological specimens (blood, urine, saliva, and other specimens)
* May assist with participant meal pick-up for the controlled feeding study
Our goal is to work together as a cohesive team to ensure successful implementation of the study protocols.
Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals.
Due to the requirements of this position, we anticipate work will be completed on site. The primary location for this position is at 1700 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in Chapel Hill with the possibility of providing some support to our other data collection site in Kannapolis.
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
* Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina
* Experience and comfort with placing and accessing IVs for purposes of collecting repeated blood samples
* Experience with venipuncture
* Willingness to be trained in and follow study-specific protocols and procedures
* Exceptionally strong organizational and time management skills are required
* Ability to work both independently and within a team to achieve research aims
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with individuals of diverse backgrounds
* Excellent problem-solving skills.
* Capacity to perform and meet deadlines under pressure.
* Demonstrated ability to rapidly adjust priorities in a high-paced environment while maintaining participant safety and data quality
* Ability to maintain a high level of detail and accuracy in work
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Bilingual (Spanish) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply
* Experience in biospecimen processing
* Excellent computing skills including experience with Microsoft Office 365 and study data management
Required Licenses/Certifications
Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
* Flexible scheduling with potential for some early morning, evening, or weekend hours to be shared across team members
* Exposure to bloodborne pathogens
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
* Flexible scheduling with potential for some early morning, evening, or weekend hours to be shared across team members
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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.

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