Part-Time Delirium Research Assistant for Older Adults

Penn State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State University’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant for an NIH study on delirium in hospitalized older adults. The role involves in-person data collection at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Hershey Medical Center, with some travel to Hershey; approximately 10–20 hours per week.

Training and meetings are largely virtual, and candidates should upload a CV.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the COVID-19 vaccination as required by sites.
• Ability to work independently to meet project deadlines.
• Experience with healthcare or delirium-focused research preferred.
• Applicants must upload a CV or resume.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-person recruitment, consenting, and screening.
• Conduct inter-rater reliability checks.
• Assist with data entry, data management, and data protection.
• Attend scheduled team meetings and contribute.
• Assist with marketing and communication as needed.
• Other duties as needed to carry out study procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Penn State University’s Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is seeking a Part-time Research Assistant for an NIH study on delirium in hospitalized older adults. The role involves in-person data collection at Mount Nittany Medical Center and Hershey Medical Center, with some travel to Hershey; approximately 10–20 hours per week.

Training and meetings are largely virtual, and candidates should upload a CV.