Clinical Research Nurse

Position Description

Clinical research nursing is the specialized practice of nursing focused on maintaining equilibrium between care of the research participant and fidelity of the research protocol. This specialty practice incorporates human subjects' protection, care coordination and continuity, contribution to clinical science, clinical practice, and study management throughout a variety of professional roles, practice settings, and clinical specialties. Uses nursing skills to evaluate, plan, implement, and document scientific research utilizing human subjects. Gathers data and analyzes results. May be responsible for participant recruitment and counseling, ethical oversight, or compilation of study results.

Department

TTUHSC Clinical Research Institute

Major/Essential Functions

• Develop and maintain relationships with faculty members interested in or currently conducting clinical research.
• Develop and maintain relationships with assigned pharmaceutical, medical device, and other medical manufacturers considering clinical trials.
• Actively market the Clinical Research Institute.
• Facilitate IRB application and submission via Cayuse system.
• Facilitate ongoing and timely communication with the IRB via Cayuse system.
• Recruit and enroll human subject while protecting subjects and subjects' rights.
• Maintain study files/documents on all assigned studies.
• Facilitates data quality and integrity.
• Assist with development and management of research study budget.
• Assist faculty/staff with development of research protocols.
• Assist with clinical research education and training of volunteers, students, new employees.
• Attend affiliated clinical research meetings and professional meetings where research and compliance training may occur.
• Obtain SoCRA (CCRP) or ACRP (CCRC) certification when eligible.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Maintain IATA training/certification.
• Maintain required institutional training to be able to participate in Clinical Research activities (i.e. CITI and HIPAA research training).
• Maintain Texas nursing licensure.
• Facilitates data quality and integrity.
• Participate in the Clinical Research call schedule rotation as needed.
• Obtain and maintain appropriate credentialing approval from University Medical Center Medical Staff office.

Occasional Duties

Occasional on-call schedule. As duties are assigned.

Required Qualifications

Completion of a Board of Nursing accredited program of professional nursing. Current Registered Nursing license in the state of Texas. Current certification as a Clinical Research Professional or obtains certification upon eligibility or within two (2) years of hire. Obtains and maintains appropriate credentialing approval from affiliated hospitals as required CPR certification, and participation in the call schedule for the Clinical Research Institute. Ability to work with minimal supervision, prioritizing assignments according to the needs of the study or office. Multi-tasking is essential. Able to type.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures and medications relevant to clinical research trials
• Prior experience working with administrative functions in a clinical setting
• Working knowledge of the following and understanding both treatment and non-treatment protocols.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.