Research APP 0.8 FTE

University of Colorado • Aurora, CO

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About The Position

The Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) is seeking to hire a 0.8 FTE advanced practice provider (APP). The research APP may be a nurse practitioner (NP) or physician’s assistant (PA). This position is responsible for implementation of research study visits and procedures for research projects at the adult CTRC. The APP will be responsible for daily operations related to the performance of and billing for all procedures conducted. The APP must have excellent communication skills and work effectively both independently and as an integrated part of the CTRC team. The APP will work with multiple study teams using the CTRC across Departments and Divisions, including, but not \limited to, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, Cardiology, Pulmonary, Neurology, GI, and Gerontology. In collaboration with and under the guidance of Principal Investigators (PIs), the APP will work to maintain the fidelity and integrity of research protocols, including categorizing and reporting adverse events, assuring compliance with the protocol, and troubleshooting problems that may arise.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
• Current CPR certification
• Certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner ( ACNP), Adult Nurse Practitioner ( ANP), Family Nurse Practitioner ( FNP), Gerontological Nurse Practitioner ( GNP) or PA
• Current Colorado license
• Meet state requirements for functioning in the role of an advanced practice NP or PA
• Excellent phlebotomy and intravenous catheter placement skills

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of clinical practice as a NP or PA
• At least one year of clinical research experience
• Fully credentialed by the University of Colorado
• Ability to learn and work with the Epic electronic medical record system
• ALS certification
• Prescriptive authority
• Ability to proctor exercise stress tests, with monitoring of 12-lead ECG
• Ability to perform research tissue biopsies (muscle, fat, skin)
• Ability to perform lumbar punctures
• Computer skills and experience with MS Office Suite products
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Responsibilities

• Performing medical history and physical examinations for research volunteers and complete accurate billing records in EPIC.
• Conducting and documenting research tests and procedures including, but not limited to: – Phlebotomy – IV catheter placement – Timed blood sampling – Medication infusion – Exercise stress testing – 12 lead ECGs – Tissue sampling (muscle, fat, skin biopsies) – Lumbar punctures – Epithelial cell collections
• Dispensing and/or administering study drugs as per protocol and assist with preparation of progress and safety reports for the CTRC and funding agencies.
• Preparing adverse event and protocol deviation reports and communicating with PIs and study physicians on the occurrence of events and follow-up actions
• Participating in all required training activities including, but not limited to, those related to human research protection, privacy and confidentiality of data, lab safety, billing, and administration
• Participate in CTRC meetings and process improvement projects and write, edit, and update SOPs as well as complete CTRC APP productivity and scheduling reports, as requested.
• Assist CTRC nursing staff during periods of high volume activity if no APP services are scheduled

Benefits

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees