Study Nurse
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Department:

Social Medicine - 424901

Research Professionals

01/07/2025

01/10/2025

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Study Nurse

20068775, 20068776

S024589

Full-Time Temporary

40

To be determined by supervisor and selected candidate.

North Carolina, US

$51.47/hr.

01/27/2025

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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.

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.

UNC's Center for Health Equity Research seeks up to three Study Nurses for Co-LEARN, a study that seeks to improve heart health among Black and African American residents of rural, Eastern North Carolina.

The position of Study Nurse will each lead biometric data collection at up to fifteen data collection sessions total: five in January/February 2025, five in July/August 2025, and five in December 2025 / January 2026. Preference will be given to candidates who anticipate being able to remain with the study through January 2026. We anticipate a particular need for evening and weekend availability. Each data collection session will last approximately 9.5 hours, during which Study Nurses will adhere to research protocols for measuring and accurately recording participants' cholesterol and triglycerides (including collecting blood samples via fingerstick and running them through the study's Cholestech LDX analyzer), A1C (including collecting blood samples via fingerstick and running them through the study's A1CNow+ test kits), blood pressure, height, weight, and waist circumference.

This position requires a high level of autonomy. In the event that a participant is injured during data collection, the Study Nurse will be responsible for attending the injury, documenting and alerting the study coordinator of the adverse event, and in extreme cases contacting emergency services.

Participant safety is paramount to any research endeavor. In order to ensure participant safety, Co-LEARN's grant stipulates that biometric data will be collected by Registered Nurses. As such, a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and an active North Carolina nursing license are required for this position.

Study Nurses must be able to commute to data collection sessions, which will take place in rural, eastern North Carolina. Most data collection locations will be 1-to-1.5 hours away from UNC-Chapel Hill.

Study Nurses will be joined during data collection by a passionate team comprised of professionals with expertise in community health, public health, and academic research; these team members will manage participant check-in, informed consent, survey administration, and participant payments.

This is an exceptional opportunity for nurses interested in research, rural health, health equity, or primary care.

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and two years of experience in the area of specialization.

* Current North Carolina nursing license
* Prior experience conducting finger sticks and measuring blood pressure
* Able to commute to data collection sessions in Eastern North Carolina (Edgecombe, Franklin, Nash, Vance, and Warren counties); transportation/mileage will not be provided.

* Bachelor's degree in Nursing
* Prior research experience
* Prior clinical experience
* Prior experience working in rural communities
* Prior experience analyzing blood samples for cholesterol and A1C

Not Applicable.