Senior Research Nurse - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare institution in Texas as a Registered Nurse, where you will provide direct nursing services and coordinate research projects. This role emphasizes patient assessments, compliance with protocols, and collaboration with various stakeholders to enhance clinical research efforts. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including paid medical premiums and generous time off, while contributing to groundbreaking healthcare research.

Benefits

100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees

Generous time off (around 37-38 days per year)

Longevity Pay

Retirement/pension plan

Free financial and legal counseling

Free mental health counseling

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (State of Texas) required.
• 3 years experience with Bachelor's or 5 years with Associate's.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate nursing care within research protocols.
• Conduct physical assessments and educate participants.
• Manage support staff and ensure quality adherence.

Skills

Patient Assessments

IV Administration

Data Collection

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

At the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS), science becomes tangible. The CCTS supports researchers, practitioners, and community members as they join forces to investigate the best systems and methods for bringing scientific discoveries to the doctor's office. Through training and career development programs, the CCTS also builds the next generation of translational researchers.

The Clinical Research Unit is a service center for the entire institution, conducting clinical trials across various disciplines with 180 open trials. We also have upcoming studies requiring coordination, lab sample processing, storage, shipment, and assistance with lab process feasibility.

https://www.uth.edu/ccts/investigator-resources/cru

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. We reward our team for excellent service. Our total rewards package includes benefits such as:

• 100% paid medical premiums for full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave, vacation, sick leave—around 37-38 days per year)
• Accrued vacation increases with tenure
• Longevity Pay (monthly payments after two years of service)
• Retirement/pension plan to build your future

We prioritize employee wellbeing with work/life services such as:

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling
• Gym membership discounts and wellness programs
• Employee discounts (entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.)
• Child and elder care resources
• And more!

Position Summary:

This role involves direct nursing services including patient assessments, lab draws, infusions, IVs, vital signs, and administration of oral medications.

It also includes coordinating, directing, and implementing nursing care within research projects, ensuring compliance with protocols.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Coordinate and administer nursing care within research protocols, overseeing daily operations and staff.
2. Conduct physical assessments and educate research participants about study objectives, benefits, and risks.
3. Maintain contacts with patients, physicians, pharmaceutical companies, and other parties to support recruitment and study support.
4. Assist in developing and implementing research protocols.
5. Collect, log, verify data; interpret results; produce reports, presentations, publications; contribute to scientific papers and grant proposals.
6. Keep investigators and administrators informed of progress through reports and communications.
7. Maintain inventories of drugs and supplies.
8. Identify problems and suggest procedural improvements.
9. Manage support staff, technicians, and assistants to ensure quality and protocol adherence.
10. Potentially manage HR activities like recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and performance evaluations.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Registered Nurse (State of Texas)

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing with three (3) years of related experience, or an Associate's degree with five (5) years of related experience.

Minimum Experience:

Varies based on education level.

Preferred Experience:

• Research study experience, including direct nursing services, developing EPIC smart phrases, and following protocols and safety standards.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly.

Security Sensitive:

This position may be security sensitive under Texas law.

Residency Requirement:

Must reside and work in Texas permanently.