Staff Nurse I

Staff Nurse I (UICOMP Research Services) Hiring Department: Research Services Location: Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID: Posting Close Date: May 30, 2024 This part-time position is located on the Peoria campus 170 miles southwest of Chicago. (On-Site Work - Not Remote). The University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP) educates 265 medical students and more than 300 physician residents and fellows annually. Additionally, it provides clinical care to more than 31,000 patients annually and conducts basic science, clinical and outcomes research. UICOMP is a regional campus of the University of Illinois College of Medicine, a part of the University of Illinois Chicago and University of Illinois System. The College of Medicine Peoria is home to the Cancer Research Center, Center for Wellbeing, and is a collaborator in Jump Simulation. Learn more about UICOMP at . UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary This Staff Nurse I will play a critical role in meeting the goals of a federally funded study on long COVID by applying nursing skills and clinical knowledge to the process. The position will consent participants, return/explain results to participants (e.g., labs), obtain vital signs and conduct other research testing per research protocol. The Staff Nurse I will ensure study compliance with federal regulations. Collaboration with Carle, Population Health Sciences in Chicago (UIC), and OSF is expected. Duties & Responsibilities Establishes communication with participants including scheduling of/confirmation of appointments and explaining research tests to participants. Administers study visits. This can include explaining and conducting surveys specific to the COVID population, phlebotomy, obtaining bio-specimen samples, obtaining informed consent, and guiding participants to hospital-based procedures. Additional, more advanced clinical procedures, such as neurological exams will also be administered. The nurse will provided medical results to participants answering questions about the findings. The Research Nurse will assist in determining the nature of adverse events. Provides input and/or establishes unit procedure as necessary. Responsible for patient documentation related to research activities including data entry of values obtained during study visits, results of hospital-based tests, communication with participants, and other values relevant to the research team. Serves as a clinical liaison by contributing in meetings with study team locally, regionally, and nationally, including trainings on new procedures or protocol updates. Performs other related duties. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications Eligibility for licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation. FY 24 Benefit Booklet: FY 2024 Benefit Choice - State Employees Group Insurance Program (illinois.gov) NOTE: Each posting requires a separate on-line application. Applications cannot be re-used. Submission of application including complete work and education history is required; all information submitted will be verified. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois residency is required within 180 days of employment. 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