PS Sr Research Nurse Job Summary This position is located at the University of Utah Hospital in the Department of Neurosurgery. Facilitates the conduct of clinical research. Performs administrative and clinical duties including providing patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project. Responsibilities Essential FunctionsServes as a neurovascular "nurse navigator" by coordinating referrals, patient/family education and care planning, relating to patients with neurovascular pathologies, streamlining their care experience at the University. Develops and evaluates education programs and materials to facilitate patient education and care planning in these areas. Works with IT and Neurosciences Outreach to collect comprehensive data to understand and quantify the neurovascular telehealth program (studying regional use rates, barriers to care, patient experience, etc). Will work intra- and interdepartmentally to develop and evaluate standards, policies and procedures for provision of a safe and therapeutic patient environment. Acts as a liaison with intuitional biomedical informatics core for quantitative data analysis, working closely with affiliated faculty. Provides clinical education to clinic and nursing staff, and care coordinators. Develops and conducts continuing education programs utilizing internal and external resources based on an evaluation of continuing education needs. Serves as a content expert in developing and providing education for specialty area (neurovascular). Functions as liaison to staff in complex outpatient patient care situations. Collaborates on the development of guidelines for documentation and care planning based on current clinical and research information. Promotes the utilization of research findings in clinical practice. Facilitates and/or conducts research independently and/or collaboratively. Conducts weekly clinics to examine participating research patients, provide patient care follow-up, 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. Maintains a liaison with drug and/or equipment companies in order to ensure a continuing exchange of information regarding the impact of the drug and/or medical device and other project details. DISCLAIMER This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. 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 requiredNearly Continuously: Hearing, listening, talking, walking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), standing.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the aforementioned essential functions. Preferences Special Instructions Requisition Number: PRN46150B Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Work Schedule Summary: Monday to Friday, with the potential to work remotely one day a week after completing training. Department: 00268 - Neurosurgery Location: Campus Pay Rate Range: $60700 to $109,000 DOE Close Date: 11/04/2026 Open Until Filled: To apply, visit je-364d2a7889bb5
