Job Description

Research Vocational Nurse (SIVS Operations Research - Galveston)

League City, Texas, United States

Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505247

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in the state of Texas. Current BLS required.

Preferred:

Research experience

Job Summary:

Provides general nursing and administrative assistance to a research team in all aspects of clinical research/trial operations and ongoing research projects, within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities.

Job Duties:

• Completes all required/assigned training in a timely manner

• Conducts studies as delegated by Principal Investigator and according to the protocol and the guidelines of the FDA and other regulatory agencies.

• Applies knowledge in contributing to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) activities and/or other regulatory activities.

• Educates potential volunteers and study participants on the details of studies

• Screens, enrolls, and evaluates study subjects.

• Schedules study appointments and procedures as per protocol.

• Safely and properly administers investigational products research medication and FDA approved medications to research patients, under medical direction.

• Maintain accurate investigational product accountability logs

• In accordance with research protocols, assists with or performs the collection, processing, labeling, storage and shipping of specimens.

• Collection/completion of regulatory documents and maintenance of regulatory binder

• Completes source documentation and case report forms.

• Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as requested.

• Operates and cares for equipment, including tracking and maintaining calibrations

• Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status.

• Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times.

• Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care.

• Administrative duties including filing, entering and maintaining data, faxes, computer work, and ordering supplies.

• Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting requests; verifying receipt.

• Attends meetings, discussions and activities deemed as appropriate.

• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

• Performs related duties as required.

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience.$44,880 - $67,320

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.

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