Clinic Nurse

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$38.00 - $45.00/per hour

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Mar 28, 2025

Posting Information

Department	TraCS Institute - 429801
Career Area	Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date	03/27/2025
Application Deadline	04/17/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Clinic Nurse
Position Number	20033325
Vacancy ID	S024972
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	30
Work Schedule	Monday - Thursday: 7:00AM - 5:30PM, Friday: 7:00AM - 1:30PM 30 - 40 hours/ week dependent on preferences of selected candidate
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$38.00 - $45.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date	05/01/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position 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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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. The North Carolina Translational and Clinical Sciences (NC TraCS) Institute at UNC-CH is one of the medical research institutions working together as a national consortium to improve the way biomedical research is conducted across the country. The consortium, funded through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards ( CTSA), shares a common vision to reduce the time it takes for laboratory discoveries to become treatments for patients, and to engage communities in clinical research efforts. The Center for Clinical and Translational Research ( CTRC) is a program of the TraCS Institute within the home of the UNC School of Medicine. The CTRC provides both inpatient and outpatient clinical services to support a wide variety of research studies involving human subjects with an array of investigators representing the Schools of Dentistry, Medicine, Pharmacy, Public Health, Nursing and others.
Position Summary	The primary purpose of this Registered Nurse position is to provide nursing services with a focus on the care of participants who volunteer for clinical research studies conducted primarily in an ambulatory setting. The RN will provide specialized, professional nursing care to research subjects for healthy volunteers and to those with unusual and distinctive medical problems according to federal regulations, Good Clinical Practice, and local and institutional policies. The RN will support study implementation within the context of care delivery settings such as in the NC TraCS's Clinical and Translational Research Center ( CTRC) and UNC Medical Center as well as provide research on location services at UNC Heath clinics and hospitals, and the Schools of UNC. The RN will provide management of clinical and research support activities in order to assure patient safety, address clinical needs and assure protocol integrity and accurate data collection. The RN will ensure the integrity of research data while maintaining care that is safe, efficient, timely, effective, equitable, compassionate and patient-centered. Job Responsibilities: 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. Duties will include but are not limited to: providing direct, individualized care to both adult and pediatric research participants who are participating in research protocols, phlebotomy and IV insertion, 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, and contributing to the CTRC's continuous quality improvement program including the training of non-licensed research personnel.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Must be able to work effectively and diplomatically with a diverse group of individuals, maintaining strong communication with patients, healthcare personnel, staff, and others. Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong attention to detail with the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple competing tasks. Flexible, collaborative, and willing to assist others as needed. Ability to maintain a positive, results oriented work environment that contributes to team morale and collaboration. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and concisely. Current Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Experience working with human subjects in a clinical research setting. Previous experience as a pediatric nurse. Strong background in healthcare, with an emphasis on medical-surgical nursing. Experience providing direct patient care within UNC Health Hospitals or Clinics. Proficiency with Epic, UNC Health's electronic medical record system. Experience in the administration of biotherapy and/or investigational medications. Strong computer skills and have a working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook. Proficient in intravenous access and/or phlebotomy.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	Visual attention and mental concentration are always required in this capacity due to the clinical nature of the work. Ability to remain in front of a computer for extended periods of time and the ability to move 30 lbs. with or without accommodation. Ability to travel distances within the hospital, on campus and to offsite locations for research on location functions with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
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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.