Research Nurse II, Research Administration (Galveston)

Research Nurse II, Research Administration (Galveston)

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2606758

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Registered Nurse

• Two years of professional nursing experience in direct patient care or research in approved specialty area.

• Licensed by the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse.

JOB SUMMARY:

Implements research protocols via study requirements within the University, independently and competently performs the nursing process, including assessment, planning, evaluation, and intervention; safeguards the rights and well being of the study participant; and provides general operational support and administrative duties related to clinical activities for research study.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates the process of clinical research.

• Recruits, screens, enroll, and evaluate patients who participate in study.

• Conducts studies according to protocol and completes case report forms.

• Educates subjects on the details of the studies and ensures that clinical studies are conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the FDA and other regulating agencies.

• Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; monitors participants labs; maintains temperature and QC logs per protocol compliance.

• Serve as liaison between patients, PI, sponsors, and other health professionals and communicates information concerning patient needs and/or changes.

• May assist with the following:

• Developing the clinical trial agreement;

• Answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.

• Planning and design of source documents for protocol; coordinates study initiation;

• Organizes and facilitates PI in obtaining Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.

• Completion of an initial patient assessment utilizing interview, observation, and examination.

• Performing competent physical, pathophysiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, learning needs, and/or age-appropriate nursing assessment of participants.

• Conducting in-service to floor nurses and physicians; serves as a resource to staff.

• Identifying areas of health promotion and patient and family educational needs regarding treatment and follow-up on specific clinical research.

• Completes accurate and concise documentation on all participant records in addition to other source documentation and forms per protocol including maintaining drug documentation.

• Identifies relevant data from internal and external sources and develops and maintains productive working relationship with study monitor.

• Ensures return of test article / clinical supplies; reconciles study drug accountability; assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment.

• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:

• Competent use of equipment and related supplies; and use of mechanical devices for healthcare monitoring of the patient subject.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / LOCATION OF POSITION:

• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.

• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.

• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.

• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.

• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication.

• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.

• Alternate shift work and/or on call status may be required.

• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.

OTHER:

• Attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops

• Prepares for certification exam after requirements are met

• Maintains licensures through continuing education (CEU)

• Basic PC skills, including word processing, report writing & e-mail skills

• Spanish language skills may be a plus

• Good written and verbal English skills

• Developing good organizational and time management skills

SALARY:

Commensurate with experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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