Oversees study and research related documentation development and distribution. Develops, recommends, modifies, and implements policies and procedure, and/or methods of clinical research to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces standards. Effectively executes clinical elements of research protocol conduct based on policies and procedures. Identifies protocol or patient problems, informs investigators of problems, and resolves problems by making protocol modifications or adjustments to care plans.

Perform Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) protocol development and ensures compliance of research operations with protocols with all relevant local, federal, and state regulatory and institutional policies.

Identifies and prepares research grants, publications in medical and nursing literature, study materials, brochures, and correspondence.

Serves as a clinical training and curriculum lead for a statewide abortion and reproductive health training program, providing advanced clinical, educational, operational, and research expertise to support curriculum development, simulation-based training, clinical site readiness, APC mentorship, program evaluation, and dissemination of training outcomes. The role functions as a dedicated clinical link between program leadership, curriculum teams, project management staff, clinical training sites, faculty, preceptors, and trainees to support program growth, quality, and alignment with grant goals and evaluation metrics.

Creates a cohesive work team that works collaboratively to achieve research goals. Oversees the recruitment, performance, and scheduling of team members and continually reviews strengths and weaknesses of staff to maintain a well-trained, highly involved, and motivated team. Instructs and trains research and nursing staff in scientific and procedural aspects of studies including standards of care, informed consent procedures, and documentation procedures.

Coordinates financial aspects of research project or clinical trial implementation from protocol feasibility through to study termination.

Establish, maintain, and improve lines of communication between members of the research team. Fosters a cooperative relationship between the members of the research team and support staff by communicating information; responding to requests; building rapport; participation in team problem-solving methods. Facilitates collaboration with the research team at the University.

Qualifications :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Master's in Nursing or Doctorate in Nursing

Experience: Current national certification from AANPNCB or other national certifying body (requires 18 months under a NP mentor before becoming certified) is required.

Supervisory Experience: N/A

Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland license in good standing issued by the Maryland Board of Nursing to practice as a nurse practitioner or appropriate federal district licensure where research is conducted.

Licensed with specific patient population and/or specialty area of research is required.

Other: May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of position requirements. Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws. Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems. Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts. Ability to support a mission and strategic vision. Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships. Skill in consultation and change management. Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

HIRING RANGE: $63,500 - $70,500 per year at 50% FTE / Commensurate with education and experience

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