Research Nurse Ii-Part Time

Summary

This is an opening for a highly motivated nurse to be part of a productive research team. Familiarity with medical conditions particularly diabetes is desirable. Training in phlebotomy and processing of biologic specimens. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good organization skills. Research coordination experience is desirable. The ideal candidate will be available to work flexible hours including Saturday hours once or twice per month Should also be able to function independently.

Job Duties

• Provides training and guidance to research nurses and other research personnel and serves as a resource to staff.
• Educates patients in significant aspects of study.
• Maintains patient charts and medical records.
• May assist in developing the clinical trial agreement.
• Performs responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe patient care and customer service.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Follows subjects’ progress and advises the Principal Investigator.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
• Adheres to the scope of practices as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Stocks and orders supplies.
• Serves as a liaison and distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as required.
• Recruits, screens, enrolls and evaluate patients that participate in a research study.
• Administers study medications.
• Schedules study visits and meetings related to studies.
• Ensures the clinical studies are conducted in accordance with guidelines of the FDA and other regulatory agencies.
• Collects study specimens and check subjects’ vital signs.
• Coordination of research activities for a Pediatric Clinical Research Unit including performance of metabolic studies and clinical trials.

Minimum Qualifications

• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.