Research Nurse - Neurology (Stroke)
Research Nurse
Exciting opportunity to join our Stroke team as Research Nurse located in the Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
Responsibilities:
Provides day to day on-site screening and enrollment into at least 2 clinical trials of acute stroke treatment in collaboration with the Mobile Stroke Unit and Memorial Hermann Hospital -Texas Medical Center Emergency Department stroke teams.
Works under direct supervision of stroke program faculty, and in collaboration with stroke program fellows, residents, and clinical staff.
Provides day-to-day coordination, oversight and management of clinical research trials with a wide range of responsibilities including patient screening, informed consent, enrollment, treatment, completion of case report forms, follow up, data entry and response to queries.
Provides day-to-day administrative coordination, oversight and management including scheduling, personnel, facilities, and supplies in support of research project desired outcomes, accuracy, budgets, and timeliness.
Ensures record keeping compliant with applicable regulations for human subjects research. Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensures accuracy and integrity of data.
Conducts clinical assessments including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).
Attends study meetings, including investigator meetings which may require travel.
Interacts with study monitors.
Works closely with nursing staff in the Mobile Stroke Unit, Emergency Department, and in-patient Stroke Unit and Intensive Care Unit.
Submits protocols, consent forms, adverse event reports, and other documents to IRB. Maintain, update, and file regulatory documents.
Assists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in the preparation of budget drafts.
Interacts with representatives from state and federal agencies and industry regarding proposals and funded projects.
May provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.
May participate in publication and presentation of scientific work.
Other duties as assigned.
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:
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.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not essential
Working knowledge of MS Office and Excel.
Nursing degree, and license issued by the state of Texas. May hold MD, or equivalent, in addition.
Prefer:
Two (2) years of relevant experience. Relevant experience must include at least one (1) year evaluating neurology patients in a clinical setting and one (1) year in an emergency or critical care setting (may be simultaneous).
Preferred: Experience in conducting clinical research
Training in human subjects research and certification in NIHSS (both may be obtained after hire).
Preferred: Certification in conducting clinical research from appropriate organizations.
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.
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