Nurse Consultant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive discounts for employees

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid leave

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Nurse Consultant within the Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator role. The position supports translational research in arthritis and allergy initiatives, combining patient care with research operations.

The role requires NC RN licensure and at least 2 years in the area, with experience in clinical research coordination and regulatory documentation. Hybrid work arrangements are available in Chapel Hill, NC.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of North Carolina.
• Two years of experience in the area of specialization.
• Familiarity with clinical research regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently provide specialized nursing services for clinical research protocols.
• Guide and assist study teams in clinical and non-clinical areas, including participant visits and data quality.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Clinical research coordination

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

RN license in NC

Tools

REDCap

Epic

Job description

Career Area Health Professional (Physician/Nurse/Other)

Is this an internal only recruitment?

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date

09/21/2026

Application Deadline

10/04/2026

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Salary Grade Equivalent

MH17 / GN13

Working Title

Nurse Consultant

Position Number

20078618

Vacancy ID

P021388

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Full time position with Hybrid Work Location. 40 hours a week.

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

This position will serve as a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator within the Iweala Laboratory and Research Group within the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the UNC Food Allergy Initiative ( FAI ) and the Allergy Mast Cell Disorders Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The position will serve a growing clinical and translational research program focused on alpha-gal syndrome, mast cell disorders, hypermobility spectrum disorders, and related allergic and immunologic conditions, including the ongoing BLU - MCAD -1101 / POLARIS Clinical Observational Study (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07143669) and the Telios Pharma TL-895 study (ClinicalTrials.gov NCT04655118). The Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator is responsible for independently providing specialized nursing services for various clinical research protocols. They are responsible for providing guidance and assistance to study teams in both clinical and non-clinical areas of research, including participant visits, data quality, and others.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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

Management Preferences

Working with human subjects with phlebotomy experience.

Experience in clinical research coordination, clinical operations, patient recruitment, or related healthcare settings.

Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Experience coordinating and preparing clinical research studies, IRB submissions, and regulatory documentation.

Familiarity with GCP , HIPAA , and clinical research regulations.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Patient care involved

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Other Document
• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education/licensure for the Nurse Consultant position.
  • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina and 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.
  • Eligible to apply for approval to practice in the state of NC as a Registered Nurse and have 2 years of experience in the area of specialization.
  • None of the above.
• * How many years of experience do you have coordinating human subjects clinical research studies?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Have you prepared or managed IRB Submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, or other regulatory documents for human subjects research.
  • No
  • Yes, Limited Experience
  • Yes, Substantial Experience
• * Do you currently hold an active nursing license (RN) or health care professional license (NP, PA)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have experience performing phlebotomy and processing research specimens?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Describe your experience recruiting and consenting participants for clinical research studies.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Describe your experience working with REDCap, Epic, or other clinical research databases.

  (Open Ended Question)