Registered Nurse-Nursing Research Programs
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Job Description
Market Range: 10
Hiring Salary: $4,182.12 - $5,854.96/Monthly
THIS IS A GRANT-FUNDED POSITION FUNDED UNTIL JULY 29, 2026
JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Nursing Research Programs is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our team for a one-year, full-time project focused on cancer education and screening. This position plays a pivotal role in educating individuals and communities about breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer and promoting awareness of screening tests.
Responsibilities
- Provides education to individuals about breast, prostate, and colorectal cancer, including risk factors, prevention strategies, and the importance of early detection through screening tests.
- Distributes educational materials.
- Administers breast, colorectal, and prostate cancer screening questionnaires to participants during mobile van outreach events.
- Provides colorectal or PSA test kits as needed.
- Refers participant to local healthcare providers for follow-up care as necessary.
- Educates future nursing students about the burdens of cancer and cancer prevention and treatment.
- Serves as a resource for nursing students by sharing insights into the role of nurses in reducing cancer.
- Serves as a key member of the mobile van team delivering cancer education and screenings to Shelby County and surrounding areas.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure smooth operations during mobile outreach events at churches, health fairs, local health departments, and other community locations.
- Build relationships with community members to promote trust and engagement in the program.
- Maintains accurate records of participant interactions, including completed questionnaires and distributed test kits.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Registered Nurse (R.N.) (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)
EXPERIENCE: One (1) year of relevant experience. Must have valid Driver’s License and personal insurance. (Experience in community health nursing or oncology nursing is highly desirable.)
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must hold a valid and active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Tennessee. (CERTIFICATION REQUIRED)
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
- Ability to communicate effectively with participants and educate.
- Strong organizational skills for managing data collection and reporting requirements.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.
Job Info
- Job Identification 5418
- Job Category Medical
- Posting Date 10/10/2025, 12:14 AM
- Job Schedule Full time
- Locations 874 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN, 38163, US
EEO/AA STATEMENT / NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.
Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color, national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), ADA (disability), ADEA (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the (EEO). Requests for accommodation of a disability should be directed to the ADA Coordinator at the EEO office.
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