Research Nurse (Part Time)- Neurology - Dr. Schulz

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Research Nurse coordinates and conducts research projects and implements nursing care functions for participants in neurodegenerative and neuromuscular clinical trials. The nurse recruits, screens, enrolls, and follows participants throughout research, and may be assigned multiple protocols. The position involves protocol-specific nursing care, such as clinical assessments, vital signs, medication administration, IV placement, blood collection, and participant monitoring. The nurse documents study activities accurately and collaborates with investigators, research coordinators, providers, and other clinical teams to support participant safety and protocol compliance. The research team supports sponsored and investigator-initiated trials in dementia and neuromuscular conditions, under the ultimate direction of Dr. Paul Schulz.

This is a regular part-time position working 30 hours per week. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school; equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement may substitute for the required education.
• At least 1 year of research experience.
• Current RN state licensure and/or compact state licensure.
• Clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge of ethics and regulations.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Data management skills.
• Must permanently reside and work in Texas.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish skills are preferred but not required.
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP-CP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, and consent participants, and educate them about research objectives and potential benefits and risks.
• Coordinate and administer nursing care functions for research projects according to study protocols.
• Support the daily administration of projects and supervise project staff as applicable.
• Schedule follow-up visits and maintain contact with participants, their families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, and faculty members.
• Distribute research information to faculty, research staff, the principal investigator, and others as requested.
• Prepare submissions to the IRB and applicable regulatory agencies.
• Conduct day-to-day activities for enrolling participants in clinical studies and trials.
• Enter data and maintain research databases and related records.
• Provide protocol-specific nursing care, including clinical assessments, vital signs, medication administration, IV placement, blood collection, and participant monitoring.
• Document study activities accurately and collaborate with investigators, coordinators, and clinical teams to support participant safety and protocol compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees.
• Generous time off, including holidays, a preventative leave day, vacation, and sick time; approximately 37–38 days per year.
• Vacation accrual increases with tenure.
• Monthly longevity payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts, including entertainment, car rentals, and cell phones.
• Resources for child and elder care.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level