Title: Staff Nurse (Part-Time Exempt Position)
Employee Classification: Staff Nurse
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate with experience
FTE: .500000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
Department Summary
The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and creating solutions for a healthier community.
Position Overview
This position will provide indirect and direct care to research participants. Will use clinical assessment skills, collect research data, and manage and administer study drug with clinician’s guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A current unrestricted Texas RN license is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Clinical Trial Experience Preferred
- Phlebotomy Experience Preferred (ex. Drawing clinical labs)
- Intravenous (IV) Infusion Experience Required
- Administering IV medications Required
Job Duties:
- Screens patients (vital signs & other screening procedures) which may include history and physical, and preparation of the participant for examination; escorts participant to the exam room.
- Obtain participant consent, data collection, perform research visits with any required procedures, and clinical/research documentation.
- May obtain blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (assist clinician), and/or other specimens for lab tests. Manage and administer study drug with clinician’s guidance.
- Completes forms for lab, imaging, and other research procedures.
- Maintains participant confidentiality and optimal participant flow during a clinic visit.
- Keeps exam rooms stocked, clean and neat.
- Monitors and orders supplies as needed.
- Assists clinicians with research participants, exams, diagnostic, and research related procedures. Clinical trials documentation as required. Quality control of research files.
- Assists in keeping clinicians on schedule & communicating schedule revisions/updates. Schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests. Answers participant phone calls; makes follow-up calls & research related calls to participants & potential participants. Triages call to clinicians; handles the matter if the call does not require a physician. On call coverage as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule:
- Part-Time Exempt
- Weekdays
- On-Site
- Morning Shift
Driving University Vehicle:
No
Security Sensitive:
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:
N/A
Benefits:
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices.
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