The UVA Center for Diabetes Technology is seeking nursing students to assist nurses with trials centering around diabetes. This position will include an introduction to and use of state of the art diabetes technology, patient contact, and clinical research design.

Tasks:

• All duties are research -related and will be managed by clinical research staff and a licensed nurse
• Follow role-appropriate study procedures to support on-site clinical research
• Record and monitor data and electronic elements into paper and electronic mediums
• Assist study staff as needed according to training
• Learn and follow proper research protocol, regulatory compliance, and privacy rules
• May assist with document review and processing including: checking data from completed forms for accuracy and completeness and data processing through code assignment, transcription, and redaction

Requirements:

• 2nd year or higher UVA nursing students OR UVA students who are EMTs
• Ability to follow directions, clinical protocol, and in-patient unit rules
• Ability to learn to monitor and support commercial and research diabetes treatment devices
• Ability to complete all protocol, regulatory, and device training
• General computer proficiency and experience with MS Office Suite
• Ability to work variable shifts, minimum 4-hour duration
• Willingness to learn and use electronic shift planning software
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time
• Able to follow HIPAA guidelines regarding patient health information.
• Detail-oriented and reliable

Schedule:

• This position is shift work and will include: day, evening, overnight, and swing, etc. to be determined on study needs and employee availability
• Multiple shifts will cover 24-hour support over 4 – 7 consecutive days per admission
• Shifts will be variable in time and location and may include weekend, evening, or daytime hours. Most shifts will involve patient contact.

Please attach a resume and cover letter.

This position will require a background check.

This position will require a Health Screen (Please see policy on health screen) (SPAKA).

Wage:

• $15 – $20 per hour

Contacts:

• Charlotte Barnett, [email protected]

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: 2nd year or higher UVA nursing students or EMTs

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require walking some distance to work with human research participants

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.