Senior Research Nurse - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare institution is seeking a Senior Research Nurse to provide direct nursing services and coordinate care within research projects. The role involves patient assessments, lab support, and protocol compliance, requiring a Texas RN license and relevant experience. Competitive benefits include medical premiums, generous leave, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Paid medical premiums

Generous leave

Retirement plans

Employee wellness programs

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Texas required.
• 3+ years of experience with Bachelor's or 5+ years with Associate's.
• Preferred experience with research studies and protocol-based patient care.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer nursing care according to research protocols.
• Conduct physical assessments and educate participants on study objectives.
• Collect, verify, and interpret research data.

Skills

Patient assessments

Lab draws

Medication administration

Protocol compliance

Research data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associate's degree in nursing

Job description

Senior Research Nurse - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences

Join the Senior Research Nurse - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences role at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth Houston).

About the Center: The Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS) supports researchers, practitioners, and community members in translating scientific discoveries into clinical practice. The Clinical Research Unit conducts clinical trials across disciplines, with ongoing studies requiring coordination, sample processing, and lab support.

Benefits: Competitive total rewards including paid medical premiums, generous leave, retirement plans, and employee wellness programs.

Position Summary: Provide direct nursing services such as patient assessments, lab draws, infusions, IVs, vital signs, and medication administration. Coordinate and oversee nursing care within research projects to ensure protocol compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer nursing care according to research protocols.
• Conduct physical assessments and educate participants on study objectives, benefits, and risks.
• Maintain contact with patients, physicians, and sponsors to support recruitment and study support.
• Assist in developing and implementing research protocols.
• Collect, verify, and interpret research data; contribute to reports, publications, and grant proposals.
• Manage inventories of drugs and supplies.
• Identify issues and recommend procedural improvements.
• Supervise support staff and research team members.
• Potentially manage HR activities related to staffing, training, and performance evaluations.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse license in Texas.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with 3+ years of experience or Associate's degree with 5+ years of experience.
• Preferred experience with research studies, EPIC smart phrases, and protocol-based patient care.

Physical Requirements: Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds frequently.

Residency: Must reside and work in Texas.

Additional Details: This role may be security sensitive under Texas law. The position is full-time, mid-senior level, within healthcare/hospital industry.