What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Research Nurse position at UTMB Health Careers?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Possesses knowledge and skill necessary to meet nursing standards for competent professional practice specified in Texas Nurse Practice Act. Proficiently functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Serves as a strong clinical and research leader on the unit. Provides professional nursing in a research unit, clinic or hospital setting for individuals involved in research studies. Safeguards the rights and well- being of study participants. Ensures general administrative, regulatory and participant activities are compliant with the study protocol, and all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. Serves as a resource and mentor for Research Nurse Clinician.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered nurse plus five years of professional nursing experience in direct patient care or research in approved specialty area.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required:
- Current Texas license to practice professional nursing.
- Current BLS.
- Current Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) certification through The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) or The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) required.
Preferred:
- ACLS.
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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
