Senior Research Nurse: Trials & Protocol Coordination

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Registered Nurse to coordinate advanced nursing skills within complex research projects. This role involves patient care assessments, collaboration with healthcare teams, and ensuring compliance with research protocols.

The ideal candidate will have five years of experience, possess a Texas RN license, and demonstrate strong organizational skills. Opportunities for career growth and continuing education are supported.

Qualifications

• Five years of nursing experience in direct patient care or research.
• Licensed by the State of Texas as a Registered Nurse.
• Competent in using healthcare monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates nursing care in complex research projects.
• Eligibility screening for clinical trial participation.
• Collaboration with healthcare professionals and research teams.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient care

Research experience

Spanish language skills

Organizational skills

Education

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Texas

Tools

PC skills

Healthcare monitoring equipment

Job description

• Registered Nurse plus five years of professional nursing experience in direct patient care or research in approved specialty area.
• Licensed by the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse plus five years of professional nursing experience in direct patient care or research in approved specialty area.
• Licensed by the State of Texas to practice as a Registered Nurse.
  
  

Job Description:

Coordinates and provides advanced professional nursing skills on complex research projects in a unit, clinic, or hospital involving patient related research efforts. Responsibilities include assessing, developing, implementing and evaluation a plan of nursing care in a research unit using advanced professional nursing skills requiring specialized training or experience.

Job Duties:

• Coordinates complex research projects that involve the supervision of research activities.
• Screens patients for protocol eligibility and participation in clinical trials.
• Participates in the coordination and monitoring of patient treatment and dispensing of study medication.
• Monitors and evaluates patient response to protocol treatment in collaboration with the physician.
• Works closely with PI, other healthcare professionals, and potential families of subjects to insure the standards of good clinical practice, IRB requirements, and state-federal regulations are being observed.
• Participates in decision making of research practice, in study design, IRB protocol submission and maintenance.
• Performs chart reviews and analyzes data when authorized by Investigators following HIPAA guidelines.
• Enters and maintains data into database.
• Assists in preparing and entering IRB protocols and proposals and monitors compliance of human subjects.
• Educates patients and assists in obtaining informed consent.
• Schedules study visits and meetings related to studies.
• Maintains education on trials and updates Investigators.
• Performs procedures related to study requirements.
• May perform the following:
• Prepare regulatory documents to be sent to the Sponsor; under direction of PI may draft various communications with Sponsor
• Assist the physician in protocol analysis, using computer statistical/data management packages or present data from clinical trials in publication and/or formal oral presentations.
• Collaborate with the physician and/or protocol sponsor regarding protocol design, implementation and evaluation.
• Provides training and guidance to research nurses and other research personnel and serves as a resource to staff.
• Plans and participates in orientation, peer review and staff development programs.
  
  

Marginal or Periodic Job Functions:

• Performs related duties as required.
  
  

Equipment:

Competent use of equipment and related supplies; and use of mechanical devices for healthcare monitoring of the patient subject.

Working Environment/Location of Position:

• Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area.
• Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped work space and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort.
• Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients.
• Occasional lifting may be heavy and awkward, over 50 lbs.
• Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication.
• Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs.
• Alternate shift work and/or on call status may be required.
• Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, radiation, chemotherapeutic agents, and disoriented or combative patients.
  
  

OTHER:

• Attends and participates in campus coordinator workshops
• Prepares for certification exam after requirements are met
• Maintains licensures through continuing education (CEU)
• Basic PC skills, including word processing, report writing & e-mail skills
• Spanish language skills may be a plus
• Good written and verbal English skills
• Developing good organizational and time management skills
  
  

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

0342 - Research Building 6

Job

Research Academic & ClinicalRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Jun 24, 2026, 7:42:53 PM