Looking for a Senior Research Nurse to join the team. This role is part of a multidisciplinary team and will provide input on studies, travel to investigator meetings, work fairly independently and take the lead in research field of bleeding and clotting disorders. Applicant will experience all aspects of clinical research, including direct patient care, sample processing and shipping, research budgeting and contracting and will have opportunities to collaborate with stakeholders.

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It's because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you'd expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

• 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)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...

• 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
• Plus many more!

Position Summary:

Responsible for direct patient care and the day-to-day management, coordination, implementation and overall conduct of multiple research and related activities for pediatric and adult populations.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Coordinates and administers the nursing care functions within a research project in accordance with bleeding and clotting disorder protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and UTH policies.

2. Collaborates with multidisciplinary team to include investigators, sponsors, administrative staff, clinical personnel, local laboratories and regulatory bodies to ensure successful study and participant outcomes.

3. Screen, recruit and obtain informed consent from potential research participants.

4. Coordinates and manages all aspects of assigned clinical trials from startup through close out.

5. Assists in developing and implementing research protocols.

6. Collect, document, and maintain accurate study data in electronic and paper records; participates in the writing of scientific papers, reports, manuscripts, and/or grant proposals.

7. Prepare local, commercial IRB applications, and maintain continuing review approvals.

8. Collaborate with investigators to ensure timely reporting of adverse events and protocol deviations to maintain compliance.

9. Keeps the principle investigator and others informed of research and administrative progress through progress reports and other communications on a regular basis; distribute reports to faculty, research staff and others as requested.

10. Monitor and maintain inventories of investigational drugs and other supplies.

11. Maintain professional licensures, participate in training sessions, meetings and continuing education relevant to nursing and clinical research.

12. Other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Registered Nurse (State of Texas)

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three (3) years related experience.

Or

Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with five (5) years of related experience.

Minimum Experience:

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.