Advanced Practice Provider (APP)/(PA/NP/APRN)/SOM MED/Infectious Diseases/Instructor for the Clinical Trials Unit

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

18d • $122,000 - $137,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The full-time Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with the Infectious Diseases Clinical Trials Unit (IDCTU) will conduct clinical research coordination, care, and recruitment for HIV/AIDS and COVID-19 research studies under the research direction of Dr. Thomas Campbell and Dr. Kristine Erlandson.

Requirements

• Master’s degree as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Licensed as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado
• Board certified or board eligible as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Knowledge and understanding of federal research regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocol information.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
• Skill in taking medical history, assessing medical conditions and interpreting findings.
• Skill in preparing and maintaining records, writing reports, and responding to correspondence.
• Ability to attest to computer proficiency and learn new computer applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution
• Outstanding customer service skills

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in clinical research and knowledge of GCP (Good Clinical Practice) guidelines is strongly preferred
• Two (2) or more years of clinical experience as an NP or PA
• Experience with infectious disease populations (e.g., HIV, HCV, COVID-19).

Responsibilities

• Serve as Sub-Investigator and Primary Coordinator on multiple clinical trials and ensure adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements.
• Independently performs study related processes, procedures and assessments as defined in the study protocols.
• Identify, recruit, and screen potential clinical trial participants to determine study eligibility.
• Coordinate and administer patient care in compliance with protocol requirements including administering investigational products.
• Independently review participants for changes in condition, adverse events, concomitant medication use, protocol compliance, response to study drug and ensure timely collection and documentation of study data.

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level