Research Nurse II, Research Administration (Galveston)
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Research Academic & Clinical
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2606758
REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
JOB SUMMARY:
Implements research protocols via study requirements within the University, independently and competently performs the nursing process, including assessment, planning, evaluation, and intervention; safeguards the rights and well being of the study participant; and provides general operational support and administrative duties related to clinical activities for research study.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Coordinates the process of clinical research.
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Recruits, screens, enroll, and evaluate patients who participate in study.
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Conducts studies according to protocol and completes case report forms.
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Educates subjects on the details of the studies and ensures that clinical studies are conducted in accordance with the guidelines of the FDA and other regulating agencies.
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Obtains vital signs and performs phlebotomy; monitors participants labs; maintains temperature and QC logs per protocol compliance.
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Serve as liaison between patients, PI, sponsors, and other health professionals and communicates information concerning patient needs and/or changes.
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May assist with the following:
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Developing the clinical trial agreement;
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Answering IRB stipulations to obtain final approval; documents IRB approval and contract approval.
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Planning and design of source documents for protocol; coordinates study initiation;
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Organizes and facilitates PI in obtaining Informed Consent from study participant and documents appropriately.
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Completion of an initial patient assessment utilizing interview, observation, and examination.
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Performing competent physical, pathophysiological, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, learning needs, and/or age-appropriate nursing assessment of participants.
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Conducting in-service to floor nurses and physicians; serves as a resource to staff.
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Identifying areas of health promotion and patient and family educational needs regarding treatment and follow-up on specific clinical research.
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Completes accurate and concise documentation on all participant records in addition to other source documentation and forms per protocol including maintaining drug documentation.
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Identifies relevant data from internal and external sources and develops and maintains productive working relationship with study monitor.
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Ensures return of test article / clinical supplies; reconciles study drug accountability; assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively; maintains supply inventory and equipment.
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Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
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:
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.
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