Research Nurse- Cardiology Research

UTHealth Houston • Houston, TX

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About The Position

The Research Nurse coordinates and conducts research projects while implementing nursing care functions. The role recruits, screens, enrolls, educates, and follows up with participants throughout research studies, and may be assigned multiple protocols. The nurse coordinates study activities and timelines, administers nursing care in accordance with research protocols, prepares regulatory submissions, and maintains study data and records. The position serves as a liaison among participants and their families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, faculty, investigators, and research staff. Employees must permanently reside and work in Texas. This is a security-sensitive position subject to routine review of factors that could affect the ability to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure.

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.
• Registered Nurse 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.
• Must be able to maintain the security or integrity of critical infrastructure where applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP-CP) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, screen, consent, enroll, and educate research participants about study objectives and potential benefits and risks.
• Coordinate and administer nursing care functions within research projects in accordance with study protocols.
• Coordinate daily project administration and staff supervision.
• 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.
• Support day-to-day enrollment activities for clinical studies, including trials.
• Enter data and maintain research databases and related records.
• 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).
• Increased vacation accrual with longer service.
• Longevity pay through monthly 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: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level