Pediatric Research APP- Full Time NP/PA

Department:

85233 Greater Charlotte Research and Other Sponsored Programs - Academic Vaccine Trials

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Monday – Friday schedule with possible future evening and weekend responsibilities. Minimal call coverage and travel component.

Pay Range:

$47.50 - $71.25

If it's possible, you will find it at Atrium Health—the leading community-focused academic healthcare system serving North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia. We invite experienced APPs to discover all that we can do when we bring healing hearts, inquisitive minds and visionaries together. Atrium Health Levine Children’s Hospital seeks a Pediatric Research APP to join its team in Charlotte, NC.

The APP will serve as personnel for clinical trials managed by the Prevention team within Atrium Health’s pediatrics research program. The primary focus is vaccine and prevention research in children; however, responsibilities may also include clinical trials and observational research involving adults and diverse patient populations across the lifespan.

Position Highlight:

Full Time

• •Monday – Friday schedule with possible future evening and weekend responsibilities.
• •Minimal call coverage and travel component
• •Outpatient

Average daily patient load: 3-5

• •Dynamic team of providers including 2 MDs and 2 APPs
• •Amazing opportunity to work alongside research in multiple facets for pediatrics

Responsibilities:

• •Review of medical history, medications and assess these against the inclusion and exclusion criteria for the study.
• •Obtain informed consent in a team model, and support team as participants have questions.
• •Perform physical exams, based on history and concerns and protocol requirements.
• •Evaluate study diaries and discuss s/s with participant
• •Serve in a blinded or unblinded capacity on different trials, as study needs dictate
• •Data capture, and clarification of EMR and medical history for staff making calls and reviewing registries, and enrollment and study visits.
• •May make calls to potential participants and their families, to determine interest in participating in clinical research, assess eligibility based on protocols.
• •Serve as informal spokesperson for research, prevention studies, and vaccines and vaccine trials.
• •Gather information about AE’s, SAE’s and draft and submit reports, in conjunction with PI and investigator team.
• •Complete Source documents, EDC, and resolution of appropriate queries in conjunction with the study team
• •Review safety information for SUSARs, and sponsor reports.
• •Support development and education of research team as needed for SOP’s, GCP, clinical trials protocols, study procedures.
• •Develop presentations related to research projects for use with clinics, investigators, or professional organizations.
• •Participate in Research project development, grant submission activities, protocol development, and IRB submissions with investigator and research teams, and participate in academic activity such as abstract and manuscript writing and submission.
• •Work with research teams and data scientists to develop skills with REDCap, Slicer Dicer, EPIC reporting, and other electronic data systems in support of specific research projects.
• •Locations that will be sites for research could include Matthews STRIVE research, Edgehill STRIVE research, Myers Park Pediatrics clinic, Kannapolis Healthy Futures, South Park Endocrinology, Medical Center Plaza/Specialty clinics.

​ Professional Requirements:

• •Able to perform history, physical and study related assessments as described
• •CITI training for research, including GCP (can do this once onboard)
• •Protocol training with all investigators
• •Sponsor required CRF, lab, study portal training
• •Must be licensed in NC
• •Travel to investigator meetings may be required based on study needs, covered by study sponsor

Levine Children’s Hospital has repeatedly been ranked among the Best Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, most recently in seven pediatric specialties for 2024-2025, including Urology, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Nephrology, Cancer, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery. The growing academic department brings exciting opportunities for innovative patient care, team-based care models, teaching, and research.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Must have or be eligible for a DEA license. Approved to practice as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in the state one works. Eligible for prescriptive authority application through the Board of Nursing or Medical Board in NC required. BLS for Healthcare Provider from AHA required with expiration date greater than 90 days from date of beginning practice. Demonstrates appropriate critical thinking, interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize and make proactive decisions. Current PALS and ATLS preferred. Research experience a plus.

Nurse Practitioner: Master's Degree or Doctorate of Nursing Practice required. License to practice as a Registered Nurse required. Certification in the area of practice from a nationally recognized certifying body required.

Physician Assistant: Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program required, master's degree preferred. Certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants preferred.

Levine Children’s Hospital has repeatedly been ranked among the Best Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, most recently in seven pediatric specialties for 2024-2025, including Urology, Cardiology and Heart Surgery, Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, Nephrology, Cancer, Orthopedics, and Pulmonology and Lung Surgery. The growing academic department brings exciting opportunities for innovative patient care, team-based care models, teaching, and research.

When you join Atrium Health, you will be welcomed into a culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a team can make together. Practice where your voice is valued, your passion for advancing medicine is rewarded, and you get the resources and support you need to thrive personally and professionally. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, and redefine care for all.

Our Commitment to You:

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Paid Time Off programs

Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

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