Clinical Nurse Educator 2

CLIN NURSE EDUC 2 (004180)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_4479

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

5/30/2025 10:12:39 PM

Date Last Edited:

5/30/2025 10:12:36 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

2300O

Organization:

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Division Code:

2310D

Division:

NURSING DIV

Department:

190000 - SCHOOL OF NURSING

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_4479

Position Description ID

240462

UC Payroll Title:

CLIN NURSE EDUC 2 (004180)

Business Title:

Clinical Nurse Educator 2

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

Grade 23

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

99: Non-Represented (PPSM)

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

1

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40043312

Reports to Payroll Title:

Professor

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40822138

Department Head Payroll Title:

Dean

GENERAL SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent develops procedures for performance of variety of duties; or performs complex duties within established policy guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Nurse meets with study participants to answer questions about the research and promote communication about the study, conducts clinical research procedures that include eligibility screening, obtaining informed consent, vital signs, anthropomorphic measures, venipuncture, bio-sample collection and processing, assists with spirometry, administers questionnaires, and provides clinical and mental health referrals as indicated.  The Research Nurse will enter the clinical data into a RedCap secure HIPAA compliant tool that uploads directly into the study Data Security Core.  The Research Nurse will provide reports and summaries as requested by the PI.  The Research Nurse will maintain laboratory certifications and compliance with UCLA environmental health and safety regulations.  The Research Nurse will assist in training of students and new staff for the project.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Nurse meets with study participants to answer questions about the research and promote communication about the study, conducts clinical research procedures that include eligibility screening, obtaining informed consent, vital signs, anthropomorphic measures, venipuncture, bio-sample collection and processing, assists with spirometry, administers questionnaires, and provides clinical and mental health referrals as indicated.  The Research Nurse will enter the clinical data into a RedCap secure HIPAA compliant tool that uploads directly into the study Data Security Core.  The Research Nurse will provide reports and summaries as requested by the PI.  The Research Nurse will maintain laboratory certifications and compliance with UCLA environmental health and safety regulations.  The Research Nurse will assist in training of students and new staff for the project.

Research participants and clinical health research data

1. Screen, enroll, and consent human subjects for research studies following UCLA IRB guidelines.  (E)

2. Make physical and mental health referrals for participants as needed. (E)

3. Collect and process blood and urine bio-specimens. (E)

4. Provide data entry for research health data as it is collected in the field using a RedCap secure HIPAA compliant tool that uploads to the study Data Security Core. (E)

45%

Resource management

1. Work with other grant staff to coordinate research and equipment needs for the project and other research staff for scheduled data collection. (E)

2. Insure data safety (no personal identifying data on specimens, no identifying information on laptops, etc).  (E)

3. Obtain and maintain UCLA IRB and CITI certifications. (E)

45%

Laboratory compliance with EH&S and UCLA policies

1. Obtain signatures on UCLA forms (as needed). (E)

2. Adhere to study protocol SOP's (E)

3. Maintain compliance with UCLA environmental health and safety regulations. (E)

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

•

Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Academic preparation in Nursing

Required

Knowledge and understanding of research study logistics including human subject recruitment for research.

Required

Knowledge of medical terminology.

Required

Demonstrated computer skills/abilities; word processing skills and email.

Required

Comfortable in BSL2 facility working with BSL2 agents.

Required

Ability to work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy.

Required

Ability to work flexible hours and weekends and transport self to data collection sites.

Required

Ability to concentrate and focus on tasks in a work environment that contains distracting stimuli

Required

Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively and diplomatically interact with others with completeness and organization.

Required

Strong written oral communication skills

Required

Ability to work and solve problems with minimal supervision and multi-task and prioritize effective to meet deadlines.

Required

Use of discretion in confidential matters

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Factor Building

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

Bending/Stooping

X

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 2: Position in which required tasks normally do not involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues, but may require performing unplanned Classification 1 tasks. In these jobs the normal work performance involves no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues. However, exposure or potential exposure may be required as a condition of employment.