Nurse Consultant

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 10 Mar 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Medicine - Cardiology-411405
Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 02/27/2023
Application Deadline 03/10/2023
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Nurse Consultant - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN13
Working Title Nurse Consultant
Position Number 20042938
Vacancy ID P016992
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday 8am-5pm
Flexible work arrangements, including remote/hybrid work locations, are an integral part of the School of Medicine’s Working Forward initiative. As such, this position’s work location is designated as Onsite with possible hybrid options. Please note that the designated work location is subject to change based on the unit’s business needs.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $60,500 - $83,489
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School 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 the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. 
OUR VISION
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 in NIH research 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 in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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
The clinical trials groups within the Cardiology Division bridges the realm of bench science with that of the daily clinical care rendered to patients within our healthcare system. Through clinical trials, its principal investigators and trials staff provide the mechanism for the collection of data to determine the efficacy and safety of new pharmaceuticals and devices. Trial recruitment and management is critical to the success of the program and relies heavily on the independent work of study coordinators and nurses. There are 2 distinct groups managing clinical trials – heart failure and general cardiology. In addition, several faculty work on investigator-initiated research, employing clinical and administrative staff, interns, and work study students to assist. The general cardiology clinical trials group manages a complex array of Industry, NIH and investigator-initiated trials. 
The nurse consultant in the clinical trials unit serves as both clinical resource and Trial Coordinator. 
As coordinator, this person coordinates and conducts complex aspects of research activities supported by the Division of Cardiology. The Nurse will work closely with the Principal Investigators to achieve study goals within the required timeframe. Guidelines for each clinical trial are developed by the sponsoring agency and approved by the University of North Carolina. The role of the clinical trials coordinator central to the success of the trial in managing participant recruitment, ensuring timely achievement of milestones, timely and accurate data submission, adherence to the protocol. As coordinator, he/she works with delegated authority from the Principal Investigator to
ensure that these clinical trials are conducted in a manner to meet all federal, sponsor and university requirements. When a commitment is made to begin the study, the coordinator ensures an efficient prep phase and begins to enroll participants as soon as possible. Due to the nature of these studies, participant screening requires timely review of the medical record, Interpretation of lab results and clinical findings. The coordinator becomes the primary point of contact for the participant (regarding the study) and must instill confidence, able to answer specific questions, and knowing when medical guidance or contact is required. The coordinator is responsible for recruitment of patients, coordination of visits, data collection, recording and submission. The nurse consultant must have in-depth medical and pathology knowledge. The nurse works under the supervision of the Physician Pl but must exercise excellent clinical judgment in patient monitoring and care. In addition to servicing as nurse resource for trials in which the nurse is the primary coordinator, the nurse is available to the other members of the trials team to provide clinical guidance and resources. determining patient eligibility for. This position must anticipate the physical, but also the psychological needs of patients who suffer chronic disease and its related Issues Including uncontrolled pain or infection which results in risks of amputation. This position is the liaison between the patient and the study physician, facilitating efficient use of the physician’s time, and ensuring that patients are properly educated and informed about the research study and what is to be expected.
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 and two years of experience in nursing. 
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with patients.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred candidate with 2 years’ experience in the area of cardiovascular disease and 2 years’ experience in clinical research in either industry or clinical setting. A high level of organizational skills is preferred. Experience with Epic a plus.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Patient care involved, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/251072

Contact Information


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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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