Job Information
University of Utah Sr Research Nurse in Salt Lake City, Utah
Details
Open Date 03/13/2024
Requisition Number PRN14627N
Job Title PS Sr Research Nurse
Working Title Sr Research Nurse
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes
Type Non Benefited Staff / Student
Temporary? No
Standard Hours per Week average of 12/hrs/wk
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
This is a hybrid position, and will work on-campus and virtually, with schedules approved by the supervisor.
Is this a work study job? No
VP Area U of U Health - Academics
Department 00272 - CON Nursing
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $29.18 - $43.01 per hour
Close Date
Job Summary
Facilitates the conduct of clinical research delivering a diabetes intervention to a Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander population. Performs administrative and clinical duties including providing patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project.
Responsibilities
Works with the Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander community to adapt a diabetes self-management education and support intervention.
Delivers a diabetes self-management education and support intervention, recruiting and consenting participating research patients, provides patient care follow-up as needed, and evaluates their progress within the research project.
Collects participant biophysical, survey and interview data related to the research project.
Initiates and manages IRB application.
Manages participant compensation for data collected.
Assists with the design of research projects by making recommendations on the feasibility of using certain protocols and treatment procedures. Determines patient eligibility for a specific research project.
Maintains a liaison with drug and/or equipment companies in order to ensure a continuing exchange of information regarding the impact of the drug and/or medical device and other project details.
Performs patient education functions by incoming patients and their families of possible implications that may arise by participating in specific research projects, and training them in the proper use of experimental drugs and/or devices.
Evaluates research results to determine the efficacy of certain drugs, devices and/or test procedures. Analyzes the patient’s condition and effectiveness of the particular protocol to determine other intervening factors in accounting for certain results.
Provides educational training to other staff members to ensure that all medical personnel treating participating patients are accurately trained in the research protocols.
Determines liability and accountability issues of research projects by ensuring that all FDA and IRB requirements are met.
Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis.
Performs other patient care duties to include responding to emergency situations, answering questions, and following through with the patient to determine possible side effects of certain drugs and/or devices.
Maintains investigational logs and records of drugs administered, medical devices monitored, and procedures followed. Prepares reports for companies and regulatory agencies.
Some incumbents in this position may coordinate and initiate all details of the research project including developing research protocols, evaluating and writing research results, obtaining and studying data from participating investigators, supplying study sites with needed materials, and makings site visits.
Orders drugs or medical devices from outside companies and maintains records of up-to-date inventory.
Maintains an adequate knowledge to operate and care for highly technical equipment.
Supports dissemination, including manuscript and presentation development and delivery.
Minimum Qualifications
An RN license in the state of Utah; two years nursing experience, preferably in a research or intensive care area; demonstrated organizational, communication and human relation skills; and a current RQI Healthcare Provider eCredential through the University of Utah Health RQI system. The eCredential is to be obtained within 30 days of hire .
Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalency (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education) and an understanding of research procedures is preferred. Experience in a specific area of nursing may also be preferred by the hiring department. Knowledge of FDA regulations and IRB procedures and the ability to function independently would be highly desirable. Experience working with experimental drugs and devices may be important in some research projects.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
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