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*** This posting is with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interested applicants, must submit their job application at** **https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302129** **to be considered for this position. Please do not select the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of this page.***

Posting Information

DepartmentPeds-Children's Research Inst-412019Career AreaHealth Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)Is this an internal only recruitment?NoPosting Open Date06/30/2025Application Deadline10/20/2025Position TypePermanent Staff (SHRA)Position TitleNurse Consultant - JourneySalary Grade EquivalentMH17 / GN13Working TitleNurse ConsultantPosition Number20031370Vacancy IDP020387Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-LimitedFull-Time PermanentIf time-limited, estimated duration of appointmentHours per week40Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, with potential for some nights and weekends

Work LocationCHAPEL HILL, NCPosition LocationNorth Carolina, USHiring Range$63,970 - $80,000Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet (https://hr.unc.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/222/2024/03/2024-CB-Rates.pdf%20) .

Position Summary 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 (https://www.unc.edu/visitors/) consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities (https://www.unc.edu/about/by-the-numbers/) . 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 (https://hr.unc.edu/training/) for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks (https://hr.unc.edu/benefits/perks/) for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.** **UNC** **-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package (https://new.unc.edu/unc-benefits/) , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator within the** **UNC** **Department of Pediatrics, Children’s Research Institute (** **CRI** **). The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including participant visits, data quality, and others.

Research efforts focused on human subjects from pediatric populations are supported by the** **CRI** **Pediatric Clinical Research Unit (Peds** **CRU** **).** **CRI** **Peds** **CRU** **provides pediatric clinical researchers infrastructure, including program management, regulatory support, data management, sample processing, training/mentoring, community building, space to conduct visits, and study coordinators.

The** **CRI** **serves as a hub, reaching out across the Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, the University of North Carolina, and beyond to actively assemble cross-disciplinary researchers. Peds** **CRU** **studies include diagnostic tests, early phase therapeutics, cohort studies, and randomized trials, pairing new investigators with experienced ones in the collaboration of these studies. The Department’s organizational component consists of 14 divisions, various off campus sites and additional cost centers, all of which are invited to participate in our clinical trial initiatives.

This Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including conduct of patient visits, assisting in collection of adverse events and use of clinical judgement to evaluate relationship of event within the clinical context of the study. Additional responsibilities may also include recruitment of study participants, informing and obtaining consent, and screen prospective study subjects; conduct complex history and physical examinations; educate patients and families in care that is relevant to the applicable research protocols, maintain case reports, charts, and other research documents; respond to data queries from partner institutions; and maintain** **IRB** **submissions, approval and regulatory documentation. The Nurse Coordinator will have significant independence in the performance of these responsibilities in the division/department.

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

+ **Must be able to use considerable judgement and skills in performing work assignments.**

+ **Strong written and verbal communication skills.**

+ **Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally.**

+ **Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team.**

+ **Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.**

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

+ **Preference will be given to candidates with experience in clinical trials.**

+ **The preferred candidate will also demonstrate the ability to handle multiple projects/protocols at one time.**

+ **Ability to demonstrate clinical skills such as phlebotomy, medication administration, assessment skills as examples.**

+ **Experience with study recruitment, study management, data collection, and/or closeout.**

+ **Association of Clinical Research Professionals (** **ACRP** **) or the Society of Clinical Research Associates (** **SOCRA** **) certification is preferred.**

Required Licenses/CertificationsSpecial Physical/Mental RequirementsCampus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule RequirementsEvening work occasionally, Patient care involved, Weekend work occasionallySpecial InstructionsQuick Link** **https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302129

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 is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. **Curriculum Vitae / Resume**

Optional Documents

1. **Cover Letter**

2. **List of References**

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. ***** **Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education/licensure for the Nurse Consultant position.**

2. **Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.**

3. **Eligible to apply for approval to practice in the state of NC as a Registered Nurse and have 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.**

4. **None of the above.**

5. ***** **How many years of clinical research or other relevant experience do you have?** **(Open Ended Question)**

6. ***** **Briefly describe your experience working with children and families in a clinical and/or research setting.** **(Open Ended Question)**

7. ***** **Briefly describe how you can utilize your nursing skills in a research setting.** **(Open Ended Question)**

*** **** This posting is with The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Interested applicants, must submit their job application at** **https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302129** **to be considered for this position. Please do not select the "Apply Now" button at the top or bottom of this page.***

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.