Job Description

Research Nurse

This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

Posting Details

Posting Number - TMP00084PO26

Job Code Title - Registered Nurse II

Advertised Title - Research Nurse

Campus - Columbia

College/Division - College of Nursing

Department - CON College of Nursing

Salary - $39.00

Part/Full Time - Part Time

Hours per Week - 20

Work Schedule - Flexible Schedule

Job Search Category - Other Professional

About University of South Carolina - From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of its eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, its Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of its system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Benefits for Temporary Positions The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at

Position Description - Assist in maintaining the overall scientific integrity of an NIH-funded study. The RN II will work directly with potential participants to determine eligibility (recruitment) and with enrolled participants in a study that seeks to improve current and future chronic illness management among adults and their caregivers (Care Partners) in medically underserved and rural areas of South Carolina. The RN II will provide oversight of the intervention in collaboration with the intervention team, ensuring compliance with the study protocol, operating policies and procedures, study timelines, and applicable institutional IRB policies and procedures.

Qualifications - Requires a bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of certification, training, education, and/or experience. Applicant must have considerable knowledge and skills in the application of the techniques and practice of the nursing profession, as well as knowledge regarding community health research. Experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to be able to interact with all levels of personnel in an academic and community setting. Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with other employees and service areas, and appropriately respond to emergency situations. Ability to multitask a variety of functions. Organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented. Valid SC Driver's license. Flexible schedule; some evenings/weekends may be necessary to meet project deliverables. Highly proficient with REDCAP and in Microsoft Office.

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL - No

Hazardous weather category - Non-Essential

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