Research Nurse/Senior Research Nurse - Neurology (Mobile Stroke Program)

%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWhat we do here changes the world.%3C/strong%3E UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That’s where you come in.%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EUTHealth Houston’s Neurology Department is hiring for a %3Cstrong%3EResearch Nurse/Senior Research Nurse%3C/strong%3E to join their team of professionals. The Research Nurse accountabilities include:%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EProvides day-to-day on-site screening and%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3Eenrollment into at least 2 clinical trials of%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3Eacute stroke treatment in collaboration with%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3Ethe Mobile Stroke Unit and Memorial%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EHermann Hospital -Texas Medical Center%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E %3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EEmergency Department stroke teams.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EWorks under direct supervision of stroke program faculty, and in collaboration with stroke program fellows, residents, and clinical staff.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EProvides 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EProvides 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.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EEnsures record keeping compliant with applicable regulations for human subjects research. Maintains confidential records of collected data, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EConducts clinical assessments, including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EAttends study meetings, including investigator meetings, which may require travel.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EInteracts with study monitors.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EWorks closely with nursing staff in the Mobile Stroke Unit, Emergency Department, and inpatient Stroke Unit and Intensive Care Unit.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3ESubmits protocols, consent forms, adverse event reports, and other documents to IRB. Maintain, update, and file regulatory documents.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EAssists with the preparation of budgets, initiates re-budgeting requests based on the needs of research staff, and authorizes expenditures for multiple projects. Attends research-planning meetings to assist in preparing budget drafts.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EInteracts with representatives from state and federal agencies and industry regarding proposals and funded projects.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMay provide scientific direction for research projects of considerable scope and complexity.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EMay participate in the publication and presentation of scientific work.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22 style=%22margin-left:.5in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;text-indent:-.25in;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:windowtext;font-family:Symbol;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E·%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font:7.0pt %26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;mso-list:Ignore;%22%3E%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%26nbsp; %3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3EOther duties as assigned.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;%22%3EThis position is funded by grants that comprise 50% or more of the funding. Continued employment in this position is contingent upon the availability of funding for this position. Your employment may end upon the cancellation or discontinuation of the project, program, or funding.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Calibri%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:11.0pt;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3ELocation:%3C/strong%3E 6431 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas 77030%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22Default%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EOnce you join us you won%27t want to leave.%3C/strong%3E 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: %26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees %26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGenerous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EThe longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ELongevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EBuild your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EWe take care of our employees!%3C/strong%3E As a world-renowned institution, our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as...%26nbsp;%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3EFree financial and legal counseling%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EFree mental health counseling services%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EGym membership discounts and access to wellness programs%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EOther employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResources for child and elder care%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPlus many more!%26nbsp;%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Summary:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3EThe Research Nurse coordinates and conducts research projects and implements the nursing care functions. Recruits, screens, enrolls and follows up with participants throughout the course of the research. May be assigned multiple protocols.%3C/p%3E%3Cp%3E%3Cstrong%3EPosition Key Accountabilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3ERecruits, screens %26amp; consents participants, and educates research participants regarding the overall research objectives and potential benefits and/or risks for participants, as necessary for research projects.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ECoordinates and administers the nursing care functions within a research project in accordance with research protocols and the daily administration and staff supervision of the project.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3ESchedules follow-up visits and maintains contact with participants, participants%27 families, department staff, pharmaceutical company representatives, other faculty members.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EDistributes research information to faculty, research staff, principal investigator, and others as requested.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EResponsible for preparation of regulatory submission to IRB and applicable regulatory agencies as well as the day-to-day activities of enrolling in clinical studies including trials.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EInputs data and maintains research databases and related records needed for research.%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3EPerforms other duties as assigned.%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

Certification/Skills:

• Clinical knowledge
• Ethics and Regulations
• Interpersonal Skills
• Data Management
• Health Services\RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
• Research & Development\Association of Clinical Research Professionals - (ACRP-CP) preferred

Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school required May substitute required education with equivalent years of experience beyond the minimum experience requirement.

Minimum Experience:

1 year of experience in research required

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 position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code §117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. §791.4.

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Provides medical education, biomedical research, and clinical healthcare services.