Clinical Research Nurse or Nurse Practitioner

Job Summary:

Join the Colorado School of Public Health as a Clinical Research Nurse/Nurse Practitioner (Research Services Program Director). This position is a key member of the school's Lifecourse Epidemiology of Adiposity & Diabetes (LEAD) Center and will oversee investigator-initiated observational research protocols and clinical trials, including day-to-day clinical research operations, training and oversight of clinical staff, documentation and reporting of unanticipated adverse events, and review of laboratory results.

This individual will work closely with and provide support for center directors, principal investigators, project managers, and laboratory staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily operations of observational studies and clinical trials, including informed consent, data and specimen collection, and source documentation.
• Lead role in hiring, training, and supervision of clinical staff (oversee training and certification of staff; conduct annual performance evaluations; identify opportunities for professional development, etc.).
• Independently perform clinical exams for study visits; perform phlebotomy and intravenous catheter placement to collect blood in compliance with university policies and procedures.
• Assist with developing protocol-specific systems and documents, including process flows, Manual of Procedures (MOP), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and Case Report Forms (CRF).
• Oversee preparation of orders by physicians to conduct research at Navajo Nation and/or university facilities.
• Assist principal investigators with grant writing and budgeting for clinical protocols.
• Act as key point of contact for coordination with regulatory agencies as they pertain to clinical study matters.
• Depending on the selected candidate and position funding, this position may start as part- or full-time (0.5 - 1.0 FTE). This position reports to the LEAD Center Associate Director for Research.

Work Location:

Onsite - This position is based in Shiprock, NM with periodic day travel to Navajo Nation for recruitment and visits, and occasional out of state travel for trainings and national meetings.

Why Join Us:

The Colorado School of Public Health (ColoradoSPH) is a unique and collaborative graduate school that combines the collective expertise of three Colorado universities: the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (CU Anschutz) in Aurora, Colorado State University (CSU) in Fort Collins, and the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) in Greeley, Colorado. The Colorado School of Public Health is the only accredited school of public health in the Rocky Mountain Region, attracting top tier faculty and students from across the country, and providing a vital contribution towards ensuring our region's health and wellbeing. The school's faculty, staff, and students work together to share knowledge and conduct innovative research and community service to actively address public health issues including chronic disease, access to healthcare, environmental threats, emerging infectious diseases, costly injuries, and more.

The LEAD Center is a multidisciplinary research center situated across the Colorado School of Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine. LEAD's mission is to investigate the developmental origins of health and disease, particularly obesity, type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the complex interplay of environmental exposures, genetic and epigenetic processes in critical developmental periods across the lifecourse. Collectively, the ultimate goal of LEAD Center research is to translate mechanistic and observational findings into preventive action. LEAD scientists work with data from multiple human cohort studies housed within the Center (Healthy Start, Exploring Perinatal Outcomes among CHildren, SEARCH for Diabetes in Youth, Diabetes in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults, Diabetes Prevention Program Outcomes Study, Tribal Turning Point), as well as in consortia such as the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) and Discovery of Risk Factors for Type 2 Diabetes in Youth (DISCOVERY).

Why work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited institution.
  
  
  
  • Substitution: A combination of an Associate of Nursing Science degree and related experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
  
  
  
  
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in New Mexico.
• Experience working with American Indian populations.
• Experience working with prenatal, perinatal, and/or pediatric populations.
• Experience placing intravenous catheters.
• At least six (6) years of professional level experience in a clinical or research setting, including direct responsibility for clinical operations or clinical research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse practitioner in Colorado
• Master of Public Health or Master of Science in Nursing
• Experience following research protocols
• Experience conducting assessment of Tanner staging

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires work activities to be performed in Shiprock, NM with periodic day travel to Navajo Nation for recruitment and visits, and occasional out of state travel for trainings and national meetings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and understanding of federal regulations and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
• Ability to organize, coordinate and oversee implementation of clinical research protocols.
• Ability to interpret and master complex research protocols.
• Project management skills in biomedical or public health research, such as development and enactment of study protocols, data quality control, and development of reports for tracking activity and progress.
• Ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
• Outstanding customer service skills.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum Vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Melanie Aspaas, Melanie.Aspaas@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Applications will be accepted until finalists are identified, but preference will be given to complete applications received by April 28, 2025. Those who do not apply by this date may or may not be considered.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting target salary for this position has been established as

$89,500 - $110,000.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Colorado (CU) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.