Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

The primary purpose of this position is to support University faculty performing clinical research in the understanding and treatment of diseases in Pulmonary, Critical Care, Allergy, and Sleep Medicine. Duties are determined by protocol-specific requirements and may include any research activity from protocol development through study closeout. This position involves a research project evaluating the effectiveness of using Non-Invasive Cardiac Output Monitor (NICOM) technology for goal-directed fluid resuscitation in adult inpatients with
sepsis associated acute hypotension and/or evidence of septic shock. This position reports to the Research Manager, but is accountable to the physician-investigators, program leaders, and members of the clinical research team.

50% Practice-based facilitation and research support
* Work closely with Sepsis project leadership to ensure projects have the support and resources needed.
* Attends regular meetings with faculty to understand and anticipate research support needs.
* Assist with data collection, analysis, reporting and quality assurance of projects.
* Assist Clinical Leadership Team with review and prioritization of proposals from faculty, residents and students; ensure timely follow-up of proposal determination;
* Provide recommendations to the Clinical Leadership Team on feasibility and appropriateness of proposed studies.
* Documents concerns, suggestions, requested modifications and decisions.

25% Protocol Implementation
* Utilize the nursing process and practice-based research to operationalize research protocols for projects to perform protocol-specific research activities and facilitate process improvement.
* Responsible for knowing protocol details, ensuring that protocol is followed, documenting study activities appropriately, and resolving issues that arise during day-to-day implementation of studies.
* Recruit, screen, consent, and enroll subjects.
* Collect data using a variety of methods including participant interviews, anthropometry measurements, chart reviews, focus groups and other procedures as required by protocol.

25% Project management
* Oversee and manage activities of varied assigned projects, such as local research studies and projects that support state and national practice-based research activities.
* Provide leadership in developing processes, procedures, and instruments to ensure efficient and accurate implementation of protocols.
* Provide training, monitor and analyze progress, and provide direction and recommendations to other team members to meet project goals.
* Manage project timelines and regulatory documents.
* Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory guidelines.
* Write and edit research and technical materials including IRB applications, consent forms, grant applications, research manuscripts, posters, presentations, abstracts, website content, and user guides.
* Assist with design of REDCap databases and surveys.

Work schedule: no more than 14 hours per week; subject to manager approval

Required qualifications:
* BS in Nursing with at least 4 years of experience or combination of education and work experience to equal 8 years.
* Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to work independently, as a part of a team, and with changing priorities.
* Demonstrated ability to lead projects, set and maintain deadlines and prioritize assignments.
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
* Experience working in a clinical setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience with participant recruitment and retention in a clinical setting.
* Experience working on a multi-disciplinary team.
* Experience with electronic medical records.
* Experience with RedCap database.
* Knowledge of regulations governing research activity.
* Knowledgeable about sepsis and/or willingness to learn

Pay Range: $30.00 - $45.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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