Research Nurse - Center for Translational Injury Research Job at UTHealth, Houston, TX

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  • UTHealth
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The Center for Translational Injury Research is a large center performing research in injured patients in a fast-paced environment with a priority on teamwork. Clinical studies are often federally funded and each team member will be assigned multiple protocols to oversee.

Schedule: M-F, flexible start times. Weekend call required 2 days/ month.

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. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:  

100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees  

Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year) 

The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue! 

Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service) 

Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan! 

We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as... 

Free financial and legal counseling 

Free mental health counseling services 

Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs 

Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc. 

Resources for child and elder care 

Plus many more! 

Position Summary:

The Research Nurse will be responsible for preparation and submission of regulatory filings to IRB, FDA, OHRO as well as the day-to-day activities of enrolling in clinical studies including trials. The ideal candidate will have previous clinical or research-based experience working in an ICU, OR or ER and experience with regulatory submissions, including the FDA. Fluent in Spanish is a plus.

Coordinates and conducts clinical research studies and related activities as assigned by Faculty or a Program Manager. Recruits, screens, consents, and enrolls potential participants and collects and enters data on those participants.  

Coordinate and conducts research projects and related activities as assigned by a Senior Research Nurse or other Research staff.   Recruits, screens, and enrolls potential survey participants.  May be assigned multiple protocols.

Position Key Accountabilities:

1.  Recruits and screens patients, collects specimens as necessary for research project and in accord with research protocols
2.  Enrolls suitable candidates, ensuring all necessary documentation is collected and processed.  Provides basic background and education to participants regarding the research project, and potential risks or benefits of participation.
3.  Inputs data and maintains research databases and related records needed for research. 
4.  Schedules follow-up visits and maintains contact with patients, patients families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, other faculty members and researchers as directed by the Senior Research Nurse or Research Associate.
5.  Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as requested
6.  Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Registered Nurse (State of Texas)

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with one (1) year of related experience. 

Or

Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school with three (3) years of related experience.

Minimum Experience:

Years of experience varies based on education level.

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

 

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours, Weekend work,

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