Research Vocational Nurse; SIVS Operations Research - Galveston

Research Vocational Nurse (SIVS Operations Research -  Galveston)

** League City, Texas, United States*
* Research Academic & Clinical

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505247

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* Minimum Qualifications:

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

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* Job Summary:

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* 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.

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* Job Duties:

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* + 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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