Research Vocational Nurse (SIVS Operations Research - Galveston)

Minimum Qualifications: 
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.

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