Part Time - Delirium in Adults - Research Assistant

Job Summary:

The Ross and Carol Nese College of Nursing is looking for a Part‑time Research Assistant (RA) for a National Institutes of Health (NIH) Study on Delirium in Hospitalized Older Adults. The study is implementation‑based and involves a twice‑daily nurse‑led 2‑step delirium identification screening across three communities in PA and MA. RAs may be required to travel to Hershey or be located in Hershey.

• Assist with in‑person recruiting, consenting, and screening research participants, clinical research procedures, and medical record reviews.
• Conduct inter‑rater reliability checks.
• Assist with data entry, data management, and maintaining data protection & quality.
• May assist with literature search and other research work assigned.
• Attend and contribute to scheduled team meetings.
• Assist with marketing and communication where needed.
• Other duties as needed to carry out study procedures.

• Must have completed the COVID‑19 vaccination and other pre‑employment requirements by at least two weeks prior to employment.
• Must be a team player capable of working with faculty and other research team members, as well as independently to meet project deadlines.
• Strong professional and interpersonal communication skills required, both written and verbal.
• Preference may be given to individuals specializing in healthcare or related fields who have experience working with older adults with cognitive impairment or delirium.
• All applicants must upload a Curriculum Vitae (CV) or resume for full consideration.

Salary: $18.00 – $27.00 per hour, depending on experience.

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