Research Nurse

Registered Nurse PositionCoordinates and provides advanced professional nursing skills on complex research projects in a unit, clinic, or hospital involving patient related research efforts. Responsibilities include assessing, developing, implementing and evaluation a plan of nursing care in a research unit using advanced professional nursing skills requiring specialized training or experience.Minimum QualificationsRegistered Nurse plus five 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.Preferred QualificationsOncology research experience. Good written and verbal English skills and Spanish language skills are preferred. This job requires travel to see patients and work in other clinics.Job DutiesCoordinates complex research projects that involve the supervision of research activities. Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials. Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment and dispensing of study medication. Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician. Works closely with PI, other healthcare professionals, and potential families of subjects to insure the standards of good clinical practice, IRB requirements, and state-federal regulations are being observed. Participates in decision making of research practice, in study design, IRB protocol submission and maintenance. Performs chart reviews and analyzes data when authorized by Investigators following HIPAA guidelines. Enters and maintains data into database. Assists in preparing and entering IRB protocols and proposals and monitors compliance of human subjects. Educates patients and assists in obtaining informed consent. Schedules study visits and meetings related to studies. Maintains education on trials and updates Investigators. Performs procedures related to study requirements. May perform 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 participants 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. Prepare regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor; under direction of PI may draft various communications with Sponsor. Assist the physician in protocol analysis, using computer statistical/data management packages or present data from clinical trials in publication and/or formal oral presentations. Collaborate with the physician and/or protocol sponsor regarding protocol design, implementation and evaluation. Provides training and guidance to research nurses and other research personnel and serves as a resource to staff. Plans and participates in orientation, peer review and staff development programs.Working Environment/Location of PositionWork 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.OtherAttends 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 RangeCommensurate with experienceEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB 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.