RN Full-time
University of Kansas Medical Center

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neurology (Huntington Disease)

University of Kansas Medical Center Kingsville, TX 78363, US
$70,200 - $105,300 / year

Department:

SOM KC Neurology - Huntington Disease

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General Neurology Staff

Position Title:

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neurology (Huntington Disease)

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator in the Department of Neurology works closely with various clinical staff members and researchers of the University of Kansas Health System (TUKHS) , KU Medical Center (KUMC) and Huntington Disease (HD) Clinic to identify potential study participants and to provide care for people with HD and their families in the HD Clinic. This position works under the supervision of a faculty neurologist, primarily Richard Dubinsky, MD, MPH, director of the Huntington Disease Society of America (HDSA) Center of Excellence and of the HD Clinic.

Job Description:

    Job Duties Outlined:

    • Provide nursing care to research participants, including assessments, monitoring, and documentation, following study protocols, physician orders, and nursing scope of practice.

    • Recruit, screen, obtain consent and enroll, from identified Huntington's Disease participants.

    • Conduct study visits and procedures per protocol. Assess and monitor participant status, providing clinical support, and reporting changes.

    • Recognize and report adverse events and serious adverse events in accordance with protocol, regulatory requirements, and institutional policy.

    • Coordinate study activities with clinical staff and researchers, provide training on research protocols, and collaborate with colleagues to align research and clinical operations.

    • Maintain, complete, and store all study documentation and data, including electronic and paper records, consent forms, and case report forms, in accordance with protocol and regulatory requirements.

    • Ensure compliance with IRB and regulatory requirements, identify and resolve obstacles in the consent process, and integrate participant consent efficiently into clinical workflows.

    • Oversee post-award grant and contract administration, including processing purchase orders, preparing invoices to sponsors, tracking expenditures, reviewing award budgets with investigators, and ensuring financial and compliance alignment.

    • Promote and coordinate clinical research initiatives for people with Huntington's Disease at TUKHS, ensuring protocol adherence and integration with clinical care.

    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

    Work Environment

    This position requires flexible availability, including the possibility of working outside regularly scheduled hours and occasional domestic and/or international travel.

    Required Qualifications

    Certifications/Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license. 

    Work Experience: Two (2) years of relevant experience in adult clinical research and or adult clinical neurology.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Education: Master’s Degree in neuroscience, research, social work, or patient care field.

    Work Experience: 5 Years of  relevant experience in adult clinical research and or adult clinical neurology. 

    Required Documents

    • Resume/CV

    • Cover Letter

    Comprehensive Benefits Package:

    Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

    Employee Type:

    Regular

    Time Type:

    Full time

    Rate Type:

    Salary

    Compensation Statement:

    The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

    Pay Range:

    $70,200.00 - $105,300.00

    Minimum

    $70,200.00

    Midpoint

    $87,700.00

    Maximum

    $105,300.00

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