The Division of Neonatology is recruiting for a part time (0.8) Nurse/Clinical Research Coordinator. This position involves completion of duties in the following general areas, as well as other duties as needed for successful research protocol completion:

Protocol Administration, including screening and recruitment of potential study candidates; overseeing and coordinating the research-related care and treatment of subjects; data collection, entry and editing in accordance with Neonatal Research Network and IdEA States Pediatric Trials protocols and requirements; coordinating services with other departments and agencies; and reporting of protocol deviations and adverse events.

Clinical Coordination activities, such as serving as the liaison between investigators, clinical personnel, ancillary departments, research subjects, sponsoring organizations, and/or regulating bodies; educating staff regarding protocols; ensuring compliance with established research standards, applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedural requirements.

Regulatory compliance requirements, such as preparing IRB approval documents; assessing operational, financial, and material requirements for studies; developing budgets and funding mechanisms as appropriate; assuring compliance with FDA and other study regulators’ requirements.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• CPR Certified.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• May be required to complete department-specific professional development activities.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

• At least 3 years clinical experience in Neonatal or Pediatric ICU
• Experience with quality improvement and research management preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.