Research Nurse Coordinator - LPN

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, NE seeks a licensed practical nurse to coordinate clinical research for investigators in the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence (PCCE). The role focuses on early detection studies and requires planning, organizing, implementing, documenting, and evaluating research activities, including screening clinics, data collection, and biospecimen handling.

The successful candidate will maintain good clinical practices under the direction of RN and MD

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing procedures, techniques and practices.
• Ability to work with other team members and maintain accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical research activities for PCCE investigators.
• Plan, organize, implement, document and evaluate research activities.
• Assist with screening clinics and data collection; collect biological samples.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Proactive problem solving

Education

Nursing LPN

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_14838

Department

Int Med PCCE-CTO 50013050

Business Unit

College of Medicine

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Work Schedule M- F TBD by supervisor and responsibilities .

Remote/Telecommuting

No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

To coordinate clinical research for investigators in the Pancreatic Cancer Center of Excellence ( PCCE ) mainly related to early detection of pancreatic cancer. This individual will need to plan, organize, implement, document, and evaluate clinical research activities. This individual will participate in screening clinic, assist with data collection, and collection of biological samples. This individual will be responsible for maintaining good clinical practices involving PCCE research protocols under the direction of the RN and MD providers.

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Nursing LPN

Required Experience

1 year

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Nursing experience in medical, surgical, oncology, and/or hematology clinical research setting.

Required License

Yes

Current Nebraska LPN license or license eligible

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Word

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Work schedule is 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday and requires working varied evenings/nights and weekends as needed and as determined by supervisor.

Knowledge of current nursing procedures, techniques, and practices. Good organizational skills.

Ability to work effectively with other team members. Good communication skills.

Ability to attend to accuracy and detail required.

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrate a positive attitude

Preferred Education

LPN

Preferred License

Yes

Phlebotomy Certification or willing to obtain.

Preferred Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*)

• * Do you have relevant coursework/specialized training or equivalent in Nursing?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a minimum of one year nursing experience in a medical, surgical, oncology, and/or hematology clinical research setting?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If you do have a minimum of one year nursing experience in a medical, surgical, oncology, and/or hematology clinical research setting, please elaborate (If No, indicate NA).

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have a current Nebraska LPN license or are you license eligible?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you proficient in Microsoft Word?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Within the past 6 months, have you been affected by a reduction in force or grant funding expiration with the University of Nebraska Medical Center?
  • Yes
  • No

Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402-559-4070 or [e-mail] to request an accommodation.