Research Interventionalist

Position Summary

The Research Interventionalist is a member of the Center for Research and Scholarly Development (CRDS) in the School of Nursing at Vanderbilt University and is a skilled scientific professional responsible for direct outreach, bilingual communication and administrative support, offering hands on experience in participant recruitment and community engaged research. This community-based study focuses on Korean-based recruitment. This is a part-time, flex position that is fully remote.

About the Work Unit:

The research mission of the Center for Research and Scholarly Development (CRDS) is to transform the discipline of nursing through research, practice and partnerships. To contribute to the social advancement and health of Tennessee, the nation, and the world. The Center achieves its mission by fostering a scholarly environment and offering services relevant to our researchers while considering the future directions and needs of science and other resources within the VU system. It works closely to compliment the services provided by VUMC VICTR.

• Weekly Interventions: Conduct weekly interventions with participants via chat in Korean or English.

• Procedural Tasks: Maintain a research diary, manage communications for participant payments and Fitbit distribution, and coordinate with the Principal Investigator (PI), Coordinator and peer interventionalists.

• Recruitment Activities: Engage in recruitment activities to support the study.

Supervisory Relationships

This position does not have supervisory responsibility. It reports administratively and functionally to the Principal Investigator.

Education and Certifications

A current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the US is required.

Experience and Skills

• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Korean and English (spoken and written)

• Communication Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Zoom, MS Office, Microsoft Teams, etc.

• Flexibility: Ability to work according to participants' schedules in different time zones. Flexibility and adaptability are essential.