PS Research Nurse

Job Summary
This is a quality improvement/research nurse liaison position responsible for driving research/quality improvement project implementation and assisting with care coordination for the UQuAL Hospitalist Team. The research/quality improvement role is to serve as an embedded team member who can lead daily research project implementation (e.g. daily reminders about project activities) and gather frontline realtime data (e.g. observation surveys) as well as share critical nursing expertise about project feasibility. The first funded research project (funded by the National Academy of Medicine; will be exploring diagnostic communication between the emergency and inpatient clinician care teams and helping to build a tool to improve communication of diagnostic uncertainty. Additional projects will be determined in collaboration with the UQuAL Hospitalist Team leadership. The clinical role is to round with the UQuAL Hospitalist Team and facilitate interdisciplinary communication patient care transitions and help educate trainees on system procedures and resources. All of these roles will be in collaboration with existing nursing infrastructure. This position will be within the School of Medicine and work under the UQuAL Hospitalist Team leadership. Essential Functions: Research and Quality Improvement Functions o Attend UQuAL Meetings and report on UQuAL Hospitalist Team projects o Regular coordination with UQuAL Hospitalist Team Directors o Communicate with clinical research coordinators (CRCs) on UQuAL Hospitalist Team Projects o Provide expert nursing input on feasibility of UQuAL Hospitalist Team Projects o Help create and optimize study protocol documents and quick fact sheets o Ensure clinical team has access to all projectrelated fact sheets o Help educate clinical team on ongoing UQuAL Hospitalist Team Projects o Be available to answer questions on UQuAL Hospitalist Team Projects from clinical staff o Ensure appropriate consents are obtained and that studies adhere to study protocols o Collect primary data through structured observations surveys and interviews o Maintain up to date training in human subjects research and research compliance o Acquire additional QI or research training depending on existing experience and training history Clinical Functions o Round with UQuAL Hospitalist team on weekdays (one administrative day will be used for meetings project coordination developing project materialsincluding educational and protocol documents basic data analysis and completing relevant human subjects requirements) o When new team members rotate onto UQuAL Hospitalist team orient them to UQuAL Hospitalist team purpose activities and ongoing quality initiatives o Assist with continuity of patient care o Facilitate interdisciplinary communication o Work with discharge pharmacy and discharge nursing to facilitate patient discharge including ensuring appropriate appointments are scheduled and communicating with the primary teams to ensure a smooth transition between inpatient and outpatient care o Help educate trainees on system procedures and resources o All of these roles with been done in collaboration with existing nursing infrastructure o Represent UQuAL Hospitalist Team at Nursing Quality Acute Care Leadership Team and acute care quality meetings Knowledge/skills/abilities Outstanding communication and teambased care skills Demonstrated critical thinking skills Inquisitive nature and interest in learning many new skills Experience with clinical research processes Demonstrated teaching and leadership abilities Ability to function both independently and as part of a team Ability to provide safe and culturally inclusive care Qualifications At least two years nursing experience could include experience in care coordination Prior training and experience in quality improvement or health services research methods Current nursing license As a patientfocused organization the University of Utah Health Sciences exists to enhance the health and wellbeing of people through patient care research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration excellence leadership and respect. The Health Sciences Center seeks faculty and staff who are committed to the values of compassion collaboration innovation responsibility diversity integrity quality and trust that are integral to our mission.

Responsibilities
Assists in conducting weekly clinics that examine participating research patients provide patient care followup and evaluate their progress within the research project. Assists with the design of research projects by making recommendations on the feasibility of using certain protocols and treatment procedures. Determines patient eligibility for a specific research project. Performs patient education functions by informing patients and their families of possible implications that may arise by participating in specific research projects and training them in the proper use of experimental and/or devices. Gathers research results for evaluation to determine the efficacy of certain devices and/or test procedures. Analyzes the patients condition and effectiveness of the particular protocol to determine other intervening factors in accounting for certain results. Provides educational training to other staff members to ensure that all medical personnel treating participating patients are accurately trained in the research protocols. Coordinates with referring physicians to provide information regarding available research projects and to maintain a strong referral basis. Performs other patient care duties to include responding to emergency situations answering questions and following through with the patient to determine possible side effects of certain and/or devices. Maintains investigational logs and records of administered medical devices monitored and procedures followed. Prepares reports for companies and regulatory agencies. May assists in coordinating and initiating details of research projects including developing research protocols evaluating and writing research results obtaining and studying data from participating investigators supplying study sites with needed materials and making site visits. Orders or medical devices from outside companies and maintains records of uptodate inventory. Maintains an adequate knowledge to operate and care for highly technical equipment. Work Environment and Level of Frequency that may be required: Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Often: Infectious disease oils there is air or skin exposure to oils or other cutting fluids hazards includes a variety of physical conditions such as proximity to moving mechanical parts moving vehicles electrical current working on scaffolding and high places or exposure to chemicals . Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Hearing listening talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) walking standing sitting. Seldom: Bending reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
RN license in the state of Utah plus two years related experience required. Depending on area of assignment CCRP ACRP CRC SOCRA CCRP certification may be required. A current Basic Life Support Health Care Provider Card certification or obtain one within 6 months of employment required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required. The hiring department may also prefer experience in a specific area of nursing This position is patientsensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients coworkers and community by requiring all patientsensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.