Staff Nurse

Title: Staff Nurse

Employee Classification: Staff Nurse

Campus: University of North Texas - Health Science Center

Division: HSC-Div of Rsrch & Innovation

Sub Division-Department: HSC-Health Institutes & Centers

Department: HSC-Inst Translational Research-304700

Job Location: Fort Worth

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

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The Institute for Translational Research is devoted to bringing novel diagnostics and interventions to patients and families suffering from neurodegenerative diseases, fostering translational research in neurodegenerative diseases at UNTHSC, and creating solutions for a healthier community. Our team spans basic "bench‑top" science, clinical research, community‑based research, and clinical trials. Our translational approach is intended to foster discovery and expedite those discoveries toward the benefit of those suffering from brain disease.

A particular emphasis of ITR is the development of personalized (or person‑focused) medicine for Alzheimer’s disease.

This position will conduct, support, and oversee all ITR projects and studies, and all requirements associated with them, as well as more broadly assist the clinical core in medic­ial/function exams, consensus, and meeting all required metrics for ITR studies and projects. This position will provide indirect and direct care to participants for all ITR studies and projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A current unrestricted Texas RN license is required.

• Clinical Trial Experience (Preferred)
• Phlebotomy Experience (Required, e.g., drawing clinical labs)
• Intravenous (IV) Infusion Experience (Required)
• Familiar with administering IV medications
• English and Bilingual Preference
• Bilingual fluently communicate (written/oral) in both English and Spanish
• Communication Skills

• English and Bilingual Preference
• Bilingual fluently communicate (written/oral) in both English and Spanish (preferred)

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing and three (3) years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Current unrestricted Texas RN license is required.
• Bilingual fluently communicate (written/oral) in both English and Spanish.

• Schedules patient visits and coordinates with any additional medical personnel consistent with study protocols.
• Screen and consent participants for assigned research studies.
• Communicate efficiently with site staff including research physicians, coordinators, laboratory personnel, etc.
• Assist clinicians with bedside medical procedures ensuring participant safety and comfort.
• Coordinate the timely…