Position Summary:

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, industry representatives, other faculty members and researchers as directed by the Senior Research Nurse or Research team members.
5. Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principal investigator, and others as requested
6. Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification/Skills:

Registered Nurse (State of Texas)

Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

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.

One year of research nursing experience is preferred with a BSN or three years of research nursing experience is preferred with an ADN.

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.