Research Vocational Nurse; SIVS Operations Research - Galveston Research

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred: Research experience

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.

• 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, principal 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

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