Research Nurse (Pedi Surgery)

UTHealth Houston•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Nurse coordinates and conducts clinical research studies while providing nursing care in accordance with research protocols. Responsible for recruiting, screening, consenting, educating, and following participants throughout studies; coordinating study activities; maintaining regulatory compliance; preparing IRB submissions; managing research data and databases; and serving as a liaison among participants, families, investigators, research staff, and sponsors. May oversee multiple research protocols simultaneously.

Requirements

Clinical knowledge
Ethics and Regulations
Interpersonal Skills
Data Management
Health Services\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
1 year of experience in research required
Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school required
May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Nice To Haves

Research & Development\Association of Clinical Research Professionals - (ACRP-CP) preferred

Responsibilities

Recruits, screens & consents participants, and educates research participants regarding the overall research objectives and potential benefits and/or risks for participants, as necessary for research projects.
Coordinates and administers the nursing care functions within a research project in accordance with research protocols and the daily administration and staff supervision of the project.
Schedules follow-up visits and maintains contact with participants, participants' families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, other faculty members.
Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principal investigator, and others as requested.
Responsible for preparation of regulatory submission to IRB and applicable regulatory agencies as well as the day-to-day activities of enrolling in clinical studies including trials.
Inputs data and maintains research databases and related records needed for research.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Awesome retirement/pension plan
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care