What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Advanced Practice Provider position at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill?
Posting Information
Department
Neurology - 411801
Career Area
Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)
Posting Open Date
02/06/2025
Application Deadline
02/20/2025
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Advanced Practice Provider
Position Number
20069264
Vacancy ID
S024776
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
10
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30AM – 5:00PM
(Up to 10 hours per week, with potential to increase)
(Up to 10 hours per week, with potential to increase)
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$52.00 - $60.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date
03/24/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The Neurosciences Clinical Trials Unit (NCTU) in the Department of Neurology, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to support its clinical research study activities. This position is intended to carry out a limited set of APP-level (and other supporting) activities on neurology clinical research studies with the NCTU. Examples of these activities include (but not limited to):
- Lumbar punctures
- Intrathecal injections
- Post-injection observation (and response, as needed)
- Blood draws and processing
- Physical examinations and other assessments (including cognition and other neurological assessments)
- Documentation
- Data abstraction/entry
- Attending study team meetings
- Skin biopsies
- Injecting contrast or study drug(s) with observation
- Other duties as assigned in support of the NCTU clinical research studies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Licensed as a Registered Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing, completion of a Nurse Practitioner program approved by the North Carolina Joint Subcommittee of the Board of Nursing and Board of Medical Examiners, and ‘approved to practice medical acts’ by the Joint Subcommittee.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Must be able to use considerable judgement and skills in performing work assignments. Highly organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to work and communicate with diverse populations effectively and professionally. Ability to plan workloads and work independently as well as function as part of a team.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
2 years of experience practicing as a clinical APP. Prefer PA, NP, or other qualifying APP-level degree with 3 or more years of clinical research experience (including experience with electronic data capture systems, familiarity with the clinical research documents (protocols, IBs, etc.) and life cycle. Extensive experience conducting APP-level activities (e.g., LPs, blood draws, intrathecal injections, post-injection observation, emergency response, specimen processing, documentation, data abstraction/entry). Experience with neurology populations.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Salary : $52 - $60
