Senior Research Nurse (Part Time) - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences

McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading institution as a Senior Research Nurse (Part Time) to provide essential nursing services in research projects. You will coordinate patient care, conduct assessments, and manage research data, contributing to impactful studies. This role offers flexibility with a part-time schedule and eligibility for benefits, including paid medical premiums and a retirement plan.

Benefits

Paid medical premiums

Generous leave

Longevity pay

Retirement plan

Employee wellness resources

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (State of Texas) required.
• 3 years of related experience for Bachelor's degree or 5 years for Associates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and administer nursing care within research projects.
• Conduct physical assessments and educate participants.
• Collect, verify, and interpret research data.

Skills

Patient Care

Research Protocols

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Associates degree in nursing

Job description

Senior Research Nurse (Part Time) - Center for Clinical & Translational Sciences

Join the McWilliams School of Biomedical Informatics at UTHealth Houston as a Senior Research Nurse (Part Time).

Position Overview: This role involves direct nursing services including patient assessments, lab draws, infusions, IVs, vital signs, and administering oral medications. The nurse will coordinate, direct, and implement nursing care within a research project, ensuring compliance with protocols and providing guidance to support staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and administer nursing care within research projects according to protocols.
• Conduct physical assessments and educate participants about research 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, and oversee support staff activities.
• Potentially manage HR activities such as recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse (State of Texas)
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with 3 years of related experience, or Associates degree with 5 years of related experience.
• Experience with research studies, patient care following protocols, and developing EPIC smart phrases is preferred.

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

Employment Details: Part-time, benefits-eligible position, 24 hours/week.

Benefits include: Paid medical premiums, generous leave, longevity pay, retirement plan, and various employee wellness resources.

Additional Information: The position is security sensitive and requires residency in Texas.