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General Position Information


Position Number: 00079756Working Title: Research Nurse Coordinator
Department Name: Int Med Infectious Diseases UNMCReports To Title: Research Nurse Manager

Position Description Details


Responsibilities and Duties


RESPONSIBILITYTIME SPENT PERCENTAGEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONTASKS
Data Collection35X

1. Maintains complete and confidential patient files on each participant. (E)
2. Completes surveys, database information, and case report forms in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.

Case Management30X

1. Performs research procedures associated with clinical research including assessment and evaluation of patient needs. Coordinates patient participation in investigational protocols under the principal investigator’s direction. Facilitates the process of informed consent and enrollment of the patient to the study. (E)
2. Educates participants about the study including the daily requirements and informs of possible effects and outcomes. (E)
3. Plans and coordinates the patient evaluation and visits for protocols. Coordinates study patient’s visits, laboratory, and clinic appointments to ensure that procedures are performed according to protocol. (E)
4. Serves as primary contact for assigned research trials. Provides direct care under the principal investigator’s direction for participants in compliance with investigational protocols. (E)
5. Evaluates progress of each research trial and reports weekly to the Principal Investigator. (E)

Study Coordination30X

1. Maintain regulatory documents and case report forms as it relates to their position and is compliant accurately in compliance with FDA guidelines. (E)
2. Interacts with research pharmacists to maintain adequate supplies and records of investigational drugs. (E)
3. Coordinates the collection, processing and distribution of laboratory samples to labs as designated. (E)
4. Assists principal investigator/regulatory coordinators with IRB applications, requests for change in protocols, annual reviews and adverse event reporting. Assists with initial budget estimates and gathering costs from various departments at UNMC for research protocols. (E)
5. Assures accurate research billing as required by UNMC/ NMC policies, using either hospital information or UNMC billing programs, and auditing those charges as they are logged. (E)

Other Duties as assigned5X

Perform other duties as requested (E)


Zone Definition Factors


Impact


How quickly is the overall correctness of the work of an incumbent in this position typically determined?:

Determined over a period of months


Include budget dollars, value of assets, and impact in terms of organizational exposure to risk/liability.

Describe the budgetary accountabilities for this position:

Responsible for completion of case forms. These forms generate program income for this research area. It is expected that this position would generate enough funds to be self-sufficient. This would include not only the salary, but also operating funds for the research projects. This position is also responsible for development of site project budget and overseeing project income and expenditures.


What impact do the decisions/recommendations made by the position have on the department/campus?:

Timely, well executed projects will result in publications and funding opportunities to financially sustain the research program.


Contacts and Communications


TYPE OF CONTACTLEVEL OF CONTACTFREQUENCY OF CONTACTPURPOSE OF CONTACT
Administrative personnelWithin DepartmentDailyGrants administration
Regulatory affairsInternal to UNMCMonthlyIRB preparation
Research patientsExternal to UNMC2-3 times a weekStudy assessment
Sponsored Programs AdministrationInternal to UNMCMonthlyGrant preparation
UNMC research facultyInternal to UNMCDailyGather patient information for case management

Supervision Received


Matthew Palmer, Research Nurse Manager, Direct , Daily


Supervision Exercised


Does this position supervise?:

Yes


What types of employees do you supervise?:

Managerial/ Professional


Type of Supervision Exercised:

Direct, daily


Work Environment & Physical Demands


Working Environment


Office,Clinical


If Other/Combined Environment, please explain:

Full extent of working environmentsTBDby position activities


Patient Care and Contact - Age Specific Competency


Check the appropriate box(es) that describes the Age Specific population(s) served within the scope of this position.

Infant (6 wks - 12 months),Toddler (1-3 years),Pre-School (3-6 years),School Age (6-12 years),Adolescence (12-18 years),Adult (18-65 years),All Age Group


Activity Frequency


Sit: Frequently (34-66%)Bending: Occasionally (1-33%)
Stand: Frequently (34-66%)Kneeling: Not Required
Walk: Occasionally (1-33%)Reaching: Occasionally (1-33%)
Drive Motor Vehicle: Not RequiredCrawling: Not Required
Squatting: Not RequiredClimbing: Not Required

If other, please explain:

Full extent of activity TBD by position duties


Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Activity


Lift: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbsPush: Occasionally (1-33%)  11 - 20 lbs
Carry: Not Required  Not ApplicablePull: Not Required  Not Applicable

If other Lift, Carry, Push, Pull, please explain:

Full extent of lift/carry/push/pull TBD by position activities


Exposure


Animals (Category 1): NOMoving Machinery: NO
Animals (Category 3): NOBiohazardous Material: NO
Blood & Bloody Fluids: YESUncomfortable temperature/ humidity: NO
Radiation/ Radioactive: NONoise: NO
Chemical Hazards: NOWorking from Heights: NO
Electrical Hazards: NOConfined Space: NO
3B or Class 4 Laser: NODust and Dusty environments: NO
Hot Work: NO

If other exposure, please explain:

Full extent of exposure TBD by position activities


Use of Protective Equipment


Hearing Protection: NOEye Protection: NO
Half or Full Face Reusable Respirator: NOProtective Clothing: NO

If other protection, please explain:

The full extent of protective equipment TBD by position activities.


Use of Hands/ Wrists


Keyboard: YESPipefitting: NO
Fine Manipulation: YESGrasping: YES
Repetitive Motion: YES

If other use of hands/ wrists, please explain:

The full extent of hands/wrists TBD by position activities


Sensory


Ability to Speak: YESDepth Perception: NO
Hearing: NODistant Vision: NO
Sight: YESNear Vision: YES
Color Vision: NOPeripheral Vision: YES

Emergency Conditions


During emergency conditions due to severe weather, natural disasters, major utility failures, or other unplanned events, certain personnel are activated to minimizethe impacts of emergencies and disasters, and to protect people, property, and restore the primary mission of the University of Nebraska Medical Center.These personnel occupy positions which are designated as 'Essential Positions.'

Essential:

NO