Job Details

Augusta University
  • Position Number: 6083035
  • Location: Augusta, GA
  • Position Type: Medicine - Medical Researcher


Nurse Research Assistant - Cardiology

Job ID: 282942
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The Medical College of Georgia is one of the nation's largest medical schools by class size, with 260 students per class. The educational experience is anchored by the main campus in Augusta, regional clinical campuses for third- and fourth-year students across the state and a second four-year campus in Athens in partnership with the University of Georgia. MCG's expanding partnerships with physicians and hospitals across Georgia currently provides about 350 sites where students can experience the full spectrum of medicine, from complex care hospitals to small-town solo practices. MCG and its teaching hospitals also provide postgraduate education to more than 500 residents and fellows in 50 different Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-approved programs. Our researchers and clinicians focus on what most impacts the health of Georgia's and America's children and adults, including cardiovascular biology and disease, cancer, neurosciences and behavioral sciences, public and preventive health, regenerative and reparative medicine, personalized medicine and genomics. Our physician faculty also share their expertise with physicians and patients at about 100 clinics and hospitals statewide.

Job Summary

This position will support and manage the research efforts of Dr. Robinson and his research lab. Duties will include managing all aspects of the operations of the lab, has indirect supervisory functions, and is responsible for working with the PI to ensure adherence to AU and federal guidelines. Monitor appropriate patient lists for potential qualifying study enrollment. Interview and enroll patients in the study. Prepare reports for milestone reporting, assist with future grant proposals, publications and presentations. Negotiate purchases of lab equipment. Manage/perform all requests made by the CV Center Director or school of medicine accurately and in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

CLINICAL RESEARCH PROTOCOLS: Assist with preparation and implementation of clinical research protocols. Assist in reviewing clinical research protocols for feasibility, and budget. Assess and coordinate required resources for protocol conduct. Prepare for and attend sponsor site visits and sponsor coordinator meetings.

PATIENT ACCRUAL: Assist in preparation and distribution of study eligibility information. Assess potential subjects for eligibility. Assist with obtaining patient consent, review consent for completion, provide copy of consent to patient and pharmacy (if appropriate), and file copies as required by institution, sponsor and Clinical Trials office. Assure protocol required eligibility procedures are scheduled and results obtained and documented within protocol timelines. Complete eligibility documents and assure enrollment.

ASSURE PROTOCOL COMPLIANCE: Assure scheduling of protocol required visits and procedures. Educate subject, and appropriate family and staff regarding protocol treatments, requirements, and responsibilities. Assure subject receives and instruct in use of protocol required materials including medications, subject diaries, etc. Provide subjects with contact information for the study and take calls and answer questions from subjects and care givers regarding study questions. Review subject/staff compliance each visit if outpatient, at least every other day if subject is inpatient including medications, procedures, labs and etc. Obtain results of protocol required procedures, document, and report results to investigator/physician and others as appropriate. Correspond as appropriate with protocol subjects, sponsors, investigators, pharmacy, laboratory, radiology, and other personnel and institutions as appropriate. Assure collection, processing, and appropriate shipping of study required specimens and materials. Assure patient confidentiality as required by GCP, HIPPA, institutional, and sponsor guidelines. Monitor patients for adverse events and report adverse events to sponsor within required time limits.

COLLECT AND DOCUMENT SUBJECT DATA: Assure documentation of protocol required procedure results, reports and data sheets. Complete case report forms, serious adverse event reports, queries, and other study related documents in a timely manner. Submit case report forms, queries, and other study related documents by due dates.

AUDITS: Schedule and prepare for audits by sponsors and other regulatory boards.

OTHER: Assist with other clinical research projects and perform other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university, active licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia, and a minimum of three years of experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

ACLS, BLS or PALS certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities



Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Part-Time (0.75 FTE)

Shift: Days; Monday - Friday (Work outside of normal business hours may be required)

Salary Range: $39,375 - $49,200/annually

Pay Band: B10

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 3/14/25 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

Search for Job ID: 282942

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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