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Title: Staff Nurse (Part Time Position AM Shift)
Employee Classification: Staff Nurse
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate With Experience
FTE: .500000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.
Position Overview
This position will provide indirect and direct care to research participants. Will use clinical assessment skills, collect research data, and manage and administer study drug with clinician’s guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
N/A
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
Employee Classification: Staff Nurse
Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center
Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation
SubDivision-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers
Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700
Job Location: Fort Worth
Salary: Commensurate With Experience
FTE: .500000
Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible
About Us - Values Overview
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000 students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.
We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.
Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and Create solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench-top" science, clinical research, community-based research and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease. A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person-focused) medicine for Alzheimer's disease.
Position Overview
This position will provide indirect and direct care to research participants. Will use clinical assessment skills, collect research data, and manage and administer study drug with clinician’s guidance.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A current unrestricted Texas RN license is required.
- Clinical Trial Experience Preferred
- Phlebotomy Experience Preferred (ex. Drawing clinical labs)
- Intravenous (IV) Infusion Experience Required
- Administering IV medications Required
- A current unrestricted Texas RN License is required. ]
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (RN) and three (3) years experience
- A current unrestricted Texas RN License is required.
- Screens patients (vital signs & other screening procedures) which may include history and physical, and preparation of the participant for examination; escorts participant to the exam room
- Prescreening and clinical histories.
- Obtain participant consent, data collection, perform research visits with any required procedures, and clinical/research documentation
- May obtain blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid (assist clinician), and/or other specimens for lab tests. Manage and administer study drug with clinician’s guidance.
- Completes forms for lab, imaging, and other research procedures
- Maintains participant confidentiality and optimal participant flow during a clinic visit
- Keeps exam rooms stocked, clean and neat
- Monitors and orders supplies as needed
- Assists clinicians with research participants, exams, diagnostic, and research related procedures. Clinical trials documentation as required. Quality control of research files.
- Assists in keeping clinicians on schedule & communicating schedule revisions/updates. Schedules appointments, procedures and diagnostic tests. Answers participant phone calls; makes follow-up calls & research related calls to participants & potential participants. Triages call to clinicians; handles the matter if the call does not require a physician. On call coverage as required.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Weekdays; Morning Shift
- On-Site
- Part-Time Exempt
No
Security Sensitive
This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions
N/A
Benefits
For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
