Research Nurse III, Research Administration (Galveston)
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Research Academic & Clinical
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2603720
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Description:
Coordinates 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.
Job Duties:
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Coordinates complex research projects that involve the supervision of research activities.
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Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials.
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Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment and dispensing of study medication.
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Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician.
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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.
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Participates in decision making of research practice, in study design, IRB protocol submission and maintenance.
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Performs chart reviews and analyzes data when authorized by Investigators following HIPAA guidelines.
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Enters and maintains data into database.
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Assists in preparing and entering IRB protocols and proposals and monitors compliance of human subjects.
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Educates patients and assists in obtaining informed consent.
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Schedules study visits and meetings related to studies.
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Maintains education on trials and updates Investigators.
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Performs procedures related to study requirements.
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May perform the following:
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Prepare regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor; under direction of PI may draft various communications with Sponsor
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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.
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Collaborate with the physician and/or protocol sponsor regarding protocol design, implementation and evaluation.
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Provides training and guidance to research nurses and other research personnel and serves as a resource to staff.
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Plans and participates in orientation, peer review and staff development programs.
Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:
- Performs related duties as required.
Equipment:
Competent use of equipment and related supplies; and use of mechanical devices for healthcare monitoring of the patient subject.
Working Environment/Location of Position:
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Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
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Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
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Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
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Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
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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.
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Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
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Alternate shift work and/or on call status may be required.
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Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
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May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients. OTHER:
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Attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops
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Prepares for certification exam after requirements are met
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Maintains licensures through continuing education (CEU)
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Basic PC skills, including word processing, report writing & e-mail skills
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Spanish language skills may be a plus
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Good written and verbal English skills
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Developing good organizational and time management skills
Salary Range:
Commensurate with experience
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB 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.
Compensation
