Title: Staff Nurse

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: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

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 Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.

Position Overview

This position will conduct and support Lumbar Punctures for HABS-HD as a part of that the U19 HABS-HD CSF sub study. It will oversee this sub study and all requirements associated with it as well as more broadly assist the clinical core in medical/function exams, consensus and meeting all required metrics for ITR studies and projects. This position will provide indirect and direct care to participants for ITR studies and projects.

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 Required (ex. Drawing clinical labs)
• Intravenous (IV) Infusion Experience Required
• Familiar with administering IV medications
• English and Bilingual Preferred
• Bilingual Fluently communicate (written/oral) in both English and Spanish
• Communication Skills

Preferred Qualifications

• English and Bilingual Preferred
• Bilingual Fluently communicate (written/oral) in both English and Spanish

Required License/Registration/Certifications

• Current unrestricted Texas RN license is required.

Job Duties:

• Schedules patient visits and coordinates with any additional medical personnel consistent with study protocols
• Screen and consent participants for assigned research studies 
• Communicate efficiently with site staff including research physicians, coordinators, laboratory personnel, etc. 
• Assist clinicians with bedside medical procedures ensuring participant safety and comfort 
• Coordinate the timely reporting of serious adverse events, protocol deviations and other unanticipated problems as needed to the appropriate personnel and agencies
• May obtain blood, urine and/or other specimens for lab tests 
• Gather and enter study information: collect, analyze, and integrate patient information according to procedures 
• Orders, stores, and maintains supplies for assigned research studies 
• Occasionally, on-call is required for this position. RN will need to be available after hours by phone to triage participant concerns after a lumbar puncture
• Assist with medical exams as needed 
• Assist with medical consensus review for the clinical core 
• Participate in outreach events 
• Any other duties as assigned

Work Schedule:

• Monday- Friday; 8 AM - 5 PM
• On-Site

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. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.