Clinical Research Nurse Manager Clinical and Translational Science Units (Wichita)

Department:
RSC SOM Wichita Center for Clinical Research CCR
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Wichita

Position Title:
Clinical Research Nurse Manager - Clinical and Translational Science Units (Wichita)

Job Family Group:
Professional Staff

Job Description Summary:
The Clinical and Translational Science Units (CTSUs) funded by the National Institute of Health (NIH), support clinical research operation at the University of Kansas- Wichita. The Clinical Research Nurse Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of the clinical research unit and supervises the clinical research staff at the CTSU. This position reports to the Clinical Director of the CTSU and works closely with research leadership to support clinical research growth.

Job Description:

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the clinical research staff and administrative, working closely with the CTSU Clinical Director on the unit oversight.
  
• With the assistance of the CTSU Clinical Director and CTSU Medical Director, oversee the hiring, onboard and training of new clinical research staff.
  
• Oversee the clinic schedule and resource and staffing allocation needs.
  
• Assist the Clinical Director with SOP development and streamlining processes.
  
• Assist investigators with study startup and implementation of research protocol in the CTSU.
  
• Oversee processes that ensure all studies are well-controlled, protocol routines are not violated, medication/study products is properly dispensed and ensure that the safety and welfare of human participants are protected and that the legal, privacy and confidentiality measures are implemented.
  
• Perform research activity and direct patient care within the CTSU as needed per protocol.
  
• Order and maintain research equipment, supplies and materials according to departmental policy.
  
• Provide accurate documentation in participant records (paper and electronic, as applicable).
  
• Utilize evidence-based practice methods to improve participant care and study conduct.
  
• Ensure data integrity by ensuring high quality research source documentation on flowsheets or within an electronic medical record and/or any other research related documents.
  
• Develop flowsheets for study teams utilizing CTSU services as per protocol.
  
• Participate in start-up meetings with study teams when 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

Licensure/Certification:

• Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas
  
• Current BLS certification

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year experience in acute care nursing
  
• Knowledgeable in clinical research operations

Preferred Qualifications

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing
  
• Current ACLS and PALS certification

Work Experience:

• Experience in outpatient or inpatient clinical procedures, including administering IV infusions.
  
• Management experience
  
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Outlook email, Word and Excel).

Skills:

• Highly skilled in placing IVs, acquiring ECG's, vital signs, height and weight, processing lab specimens, administering investigational drugs via IV infusions, IV push, IM and SQ injections.
  
• Highly skilled in the collection of medical history, concomitant medications, and concomitant therapies from the research participants.
  
• Strong communication skills.
  
• Function independently, and proficiently, with minimal supervision

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 Documents:

• Cover letter
  
• Resume

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:
$75,000.00 - $115,000.00
Minimum
$75,000.00
Midpoint
$95,000.00
Maximum
$115,000.00

Application Instructions:
To learn more and apply online, please visit https://kumc.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/kumc-jobs/job/Wichita-KS/Clinical-Research-Nurse-Manager-Clinical-and-Translational-Science-Units-Wichita-_JR007954 or go to https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR007954.

Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.

About KU Medical Center:
The University of Kansas Medical Centers mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at www.kumc.edu.

Benefits:
KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination

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