Nurse/Clinical Research Coord - United States

Nurse/Clinical Research Coord · Requisition ID · req35914 · Working Title · Nurse/Clinical Research Coord · Position Grade · 15 · Position Summary · The UNM Department of · Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research, is seeking · a dynamic and experienced ...

Job description

Nurse/Clinical Research Coord

Requisition ID
req35914

Working Title
Nurse/Clinical Research Coord

Position Grade
15

Position Summary

The UNM Department of
Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Center for Psychiatric Research, is seeking
a dynamic and experienced candidate to serve as Nurse/Clinical Research
Coordinator for the research study, "Evaluation of Psilocybin As an
Adjunctive Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder in Methadone-maintained Patients
Who Continue to Use Illicit Opioids." 

The successful candidate will need to use acquired knowledge and skill to carry
out and complete project activities to include:

• Working closely with the study MD and other study staff to implement the therapeutic aspects of protocol including preparatory sessions; medication administration sessions and integration sessions; and ensure that therapy provided adheres to the therapy manual.
• Performing clinical evaluations, assessments, and medical procedures as described by the protocol and MOP, includes completion of required checklists/progress notes and other source documentation.
• Attending and participating in study conference calls.
• Evaluating study participants for suicidal or homicidal risk and documenting clinical findings and decisions.
• Providing advice for decisions to exclude, refer, or withdraw study participants.

We may hire more than 1 nurse for this position. FTE is flexible but will not be more than .30.

The Department of
Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences is a multi-division department within the
UNM School of Medicine. To find out more about us and our research visit:

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• CPR Certified.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• May be required to submit immunization records for review for required vaccines and TB testing.
• Must maintain certification and/or licensure status.
• May be required to complete department-specific professional development activities.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate's degree in Nursing; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified. Certification/Licensure: State of New Mexico Licensed Registered Nurse or licensure pending as documented by temporary licensure OR current RN licensure from a state participating in the multistate privilege to practice compact with New Mexico.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with substance abuse/addiction patients
• Currently working in a clinical setting

Additional Requirements

Campus
Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department
Psych Research Schizophrenia (451J)

Employment Type
Staff

Staff Type
On-Call

Term End Date

Status
Non-Exempt

Pay
Hourly: $ $48.27

Benefits Eligible
This is not a benefits eligible position.

ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date
2/24/2026

Eligible for Remote Work

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please supply completed application, cover letter explaining qualifications, resume, proof of license and 3 professional references.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.