Department:

SOM KC Neurology - Huntington Disease

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General Neurology Staff

Position Title:

Senior Clinical Research Nurse - Neurology

Job Family Group:

Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:

The Huntington Disease Research Coordinator's position will include working closely with various clinical staff members and researchers of the University of Kansas (KU) Hospital, KU Medical Center and Huntington Disease Clinic in order to identify potential study participants.
The Research Coordinator will approach identified patients and attempt to obtain consent in accordance with the IRB Office's requirements for obtaining consent for research.
The Research Coordinator is required to attend monthly research meetings with the Huntington Disease Research Group and meet with weekly. The Research Coordinator will participate in Huntington Disease overnight call schedule as needed.

Job Description:

Job Duties Outlined:

Recruit, screen, enroll and obtain consent from identified Huntington's Disease participants. Conduct or coordinate study design with various clinical staff and/or researchers, Responsible for grant and contract post award administrative activity including account set up; processing purchase orders; preparing and submitting invoices to sponsors; regularly reviewing award budget status with investigators. Oversee grant expenditures to budget and resolve over-expenditure issues. Identify problems or obstacles in the system/procedures related to conduct of the entire consent process.

• Manage, coordinate, and promote clinical research and research initiatives for Huntington's disease patients at KU Hospital and collaborates with KU Medical Center.

• Collaborate with colleagues at KU Hospital and KU Medical Center to align clinical and research activities, meet research recruitment goals and optimize clinical care.

• Provide on-site management, implementation, and protocol adherence and medication administration if needed. Perform subject visits and procedures as required by per protocol.

• Provide ongoing training to staff (therapists, nurses, etc) regarding Huntington's disease related research protocols.

• Assure compliance with all relevant IRB and other regulatory agency requirements.

• Allow for schedule flexibility that may include consenting participants or study needs occurring outside of normal scheduled work hours.

• Ensure that all original signed consent forms are transported to the appropriate principal investigators.

• Work directly with various clinical staff members to insert the participant consent process into the routine clinical process efficiently, effectively, and in the least disruptive manner to the clinical staff and the participants.
   

Required Qualification

Education: RN, Bachelor's degree in basic science or health related field

Work Experience:  

• 2 years of relevant experience.

• Experience utilizing information technology applications such as word processing, spreadsheet, workflow, presentation, and other appropriate software.

• Experience working with individuals and groups with a diverse heritage as well as those of various levels of education and knowledge of health care practices

Preferred Qualifications
Education: Master’s Degree or in basic science or Neurology background.

Work Experience:

• Ability to interact with multidisciplinary teams including patients, families, physicians, and administrative staff.

• Experience with coordination and management of events involving attendees.

• Experience with use of social media to communicate with, educate, recruit, and market to study subjects and professional and lay communities.

• Experience with REDCap data management resources or other large database system.

Skills:

• Excellent verbal, writing and presentation skills.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Resume

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

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:

$65,000.00 - $99,000.00

Minimum

$65,000.00

Midpoint

$82,000.00

Maximum

$99,000.00