CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE II

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Clinical Research Nurse II to manage clinical research projects under PI supervision and ensure protocol compliance. The role involves recruiting subjects, coordinating trials, developing protocols, and educating staff in research practices on an in-hospital basis.

Responsibilities include administering study procedures, maintaining documentation, budget assistance, and collaboration with investigators.

Qualifications

• Association degree in Nursing required; BSN/MSN preferred.
• Exceptional planning, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintains source documentation and drug accountability.
• Reviews ongoing studies and ensures quality assurance.
• Precepts new clinical research staff and mentors team.
• Liaises with PI, study monitor and research staff.

Skills

Planning

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Leadership

Education

Associate degree in Nursing

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Research equipment

Job description

CLINICAL RESEARCH NURSE II

Posting Number: SRGV9236

Number of Vacancies: 1

Location:

McAllen, Texas

Department:

School of Medicine / MDOISU Oncology

FLSA:

Exempt

Scope of Job:

To assist with managing clinical research projects for Principal
Investigators (PI) by gathering patient data via methods specified in the study protocol. To provide complex nursing administrative duties in support of the study to ensure compliance with regulations.

Description of Duties:

• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary; mentors all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment.
• Coordinates, implements, and evaluates clinical research trials, studies, and projects.
• Provides direction in the development of investigator-initiated research protocols.
• May assist in writing research grants or articles for publications in journals.
• Attends and participates in Investigator meetings.
• Performs participant evaluations, administers medications, and research instruments.
• Participates in protocol initiation visits.
• Plans and designs source documentation for protocol.
• Develops assessment tool per protocol to use in clinical research; and educates research team and hospital personnel how to operate assessment tool as allowed per medical practice.
• Administers study drug per protocol.
• Maintains accurate source documentation and appropriate forms as per protocol including participant records, drug documentation, reconciling study drug accountability; monitors documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Conducts reviews of ongoing studies and oversees quality assurance on ongoing protocols; maintains a productive working relationship with the study monitor.
• Precepts new clinical research staff and educates research staff regarding scientific aspects of studies.
• Elicits relevant data from sources outside of the hospital.
• Assists PI in budget development; may monitor study accounts.
• Assists in processing and shipping lab specimens efficiently and cost effectively.
• Maintains supply inventory and equipment; ensures return of test article/clinical supplies; maintains regulatory standards.
• Identifies and recruits clinical research subjects; monitors enrollment goals and modifies recruitment strategies, as necessary; mentors all clinical research personnel regarding enrollment/recruitment.
• Monitors participant's labs and notifies the PI of laboratory findings.
• Serves as a role model and resource for the clinical research staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received:

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given:

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education:

Associate degree in Nursing from an accredited university.

Preferred Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) licensure from the Texas State Board of Nurse Examiners. Research Certification through The Society of
Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) or Association of Clinical
Research Professionals (ACRP) or eligible to test.

Required Experience:

Three (3) years of experience in a relevant specialty clinical research area performing related duties.

Preferred Experience:

Experience obtained in a healthcare setting.

Equipment:

Use of standard medical/office/research equipment.

Working Conditions:

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties.
Healthcare/research environment; some travel and weekend work may be required. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which may require presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

As part of their essential duties, employees in these roles are expected to maintain a consistent, in-person presence on campus at their assigned locations. Limited exceptions may apply for positions that are approved as hybrid or fully remote in accordance with UTRGV policies.

Other:

Exceptional planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to communicate with a variety of stakeholders. Strong project management skills. Demonstrates leadership ability in mentoring others. Effectively prioritizes tasks. Demonstrated ability to work with multifunctional team to achieve project milestones.

Physical Capabilities:

N/A

Employment Category:

Full-Time

Minimum Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date:

12/07/2026

Grant Funded Position:

Yes

If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date:

05/31/2029

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights
Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972,
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Dear Applicant,

Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:

Date of Birth
Social Security Number

Gender
Ethnicity/Race

Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at
[phone] and/or [e-mail].

Additional Information:

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.