UTS Temporary Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Nov 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department HR UTS Partnership
Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date 10/03/2022
Application Deadline 11/30/2022
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title UTS Temporary Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator at UNC Chapel Hill
Position Number
Vacancy ID S020407
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
Work Schedule
Hybrid. Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm, Evening work occasionally. Business casual/professional (scrubs when appropriate)
Position Location
Hiring Range $32.00-37.00/hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
n/a
Position Summary
Providing direct, individualized care to both adult and pediatric research participants who are participating in research protocols (phlebotomy and IV insertion, preparing and administering investigational medications, monitoring and observation, performing ECG’s, collecting and processing specimens, other data collection, providing direction and health teaching where applicable in relation to study protocol activities, reporting and recording care rendered, reporting the participant’s response to that care, etc.). Care requirements will be determined by the scope of study participation, the clinical condition of the participant, and the requirements and clinical effects of research procedures.
Engaging independently and professionally with study teams, Principal Investigators and RCMU staff to ensure efficient and successful day-to-day operations and coordination of research studies across various therapeutic areas: recruit, consent and enroll participants to research studies, conduct study visits and collect data per study protocol, perform study procedures, complete case report forms and data entry, track study progress, maintain appropriate logs and records, and data management. These tasks may not be specific to nursing activities depending on the scope of the project.
-Contributing to the RCMU’s and CTRC’s continuous quality improvement efforts including the training of non-licensed research personnel.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
- Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing with no restrictions or pending actions.
Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or able to obtain within 4 weeks of hire)
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills, as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to interact with a variety of people in a professional, effective, diplomatic manner, with excellent communication skills and a focus on customer service.
- Ability to work independently, as well as function as part of a team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Must possess a working knowledge of professional nursing care practices and principles.
- Graduation from a state-accredited school of professional nursing and current licensure as a registered nurse in the state of North Carolina by the North Carolina Board of Nursing with no restrictions or pending actions.
- Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or able to obtain within 4 weeks of hi
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with a minimum of 6 months of direct clinical nursing experience.
- Minimum of 6 months experience working with human subjects in a clinical research setting.
-Minimum of 6 months experience working as a pediatric nurse.
-Possess a variety of healthcare experience with an emphasis on medical-surgical nursing.
-Experience working at UNC Medical Center in a clinical care area.
-Experience with Epic (UNC Health’s electronic medical record).
-Experience in the administration of biotherapy and/or investigational medication.
-Proficient in intravenous access and/or phlebotomy, with recent experience (in the past 18 months)
-Fluency in Spanish is a plus
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
n/a
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Special Instructions
UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State University are collaborating to extend NC State’s internal temporary staffing function as a shared service for both institutions. Under this partnership, UTS provides exclusive temporary staffing services to UNC-Chapel Hill and NC State, employing candidates to work as temporary employees in a variety of jobs on both campuses. If interested, please apply here: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/171865
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/241532
Temporary Employment Policies
http://hr.unc.edu/policies-procedures-systems/spa-employee-policies/temporary-employment/relevant-policy-information-for-temporary-employees/

Posting 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 [email protected]
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, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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