University of Kansas Medical Center

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator - Neurology (Huntington Disease)

$70,200 - $105,300 / year
Department: SOM KC Neurology - Huntington Disease ----- 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
University of Kansas Medical Center

Adult-Gerontology, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Part-Time Faculty SON

Department: SON Graduate Programs ----- Faculty Position Title: Adult-Gerontology, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Part-Time Faculty SON Job Family Group: Academic Job Description Summary: The School of Nursing at the University of Kansas Medical Center seeks a nurse faculty to support the Adult-Gerontology, Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP) in the DNP nursing program. This part-time (12-month appointment), faculty position reports to the Chair, Department of Acute, Chronic, and Continuing Care. Appointment, rank and salary are commensurate with experience. KUMC School of Nursing recognizes the need for AGACNP faculty to remain active in clinical practice. The SON faculty practice plan provides a mechanism for faculty to incorporate a dedicated clinical practice as a formal component of their faculty role and workplan. The SON faculty practice office will provide to applicants, who do not already have an established practice, the opportunity to explore practice placements at the University of Kansas Health System, a Magnet-designated health system with nine sites in the Kansas City metro area. Job Description: Key Roles and Responsibilities The faculty member will be expected to fulfill the tripartite mission of the School of Nursing: teach, participate in service-related activities that support the school, and engage in clinical scholarship or practice. As an advanced practice nurse educator, the faculty member is encouraged to maintain a clinical practice. Teach nursing students in a variety of courses and settings (didactic courses that are online, in-person, or hybrid, clinical settings, simulation, and clinical laboratory settings) primarily in the DNP program. Identify, establish, and assign clinical placements. Maintain an active clinical practice. Participate in ongoing course and curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation activities. Participate in service-related activities (serving on committees/task forces, mentoring students, etc.) to support the mission of the school. Collaborate with other KU nursing faculty and external stakeholders such as health system partners. Develop and implement special projects as necessary. 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. Required Qualifications Education : Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP or PhD) This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have the foundational knowledge and skill set required to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is based on accreditation requirements, institutional standards of academic and professional excellence, alignment with peer institution benchmarks, and contributes to the credibility and effectiveness of the role within the university community. Certification : Possess a registered nurse (RN) license and advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) license from the Kansas State Board of Nursing (or be eligible for RN and APRN licenses in Kansas). Possess and maintain a current certification as an AGACNP Work Experience: One year of clinical experience as an AGACNP Preferred Qualifications Work Experience: Experience teaching in a nursing program. Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating courses. Experience serving as or working with clinical preceptors. Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter If selected as a final candidate for this position, you may be required to complete the Association of American of Universities Representations and Warranties document and sign a release of records that will allow the University of Kansas Medical Center to conduct a further background check with former employers. A copy of the Representations and Warranties document can be found here . 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: Part time