CTRC Clinical Research Nurse

Minimum Education and Experience: Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Experience: At least three (3) years of nursing experience involving direct interaction with individuals in a clinical or research setting.

Licenses and Certifications: Registered Nurse (RN) Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas issued by the Texas Board of Nursing. Licensure must be current upon hire and maintained throughout employment. Basic Life Support (BLS) Current Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). Certification must be current upon hire and maintained throughout employment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform protocol-directed research procedures and assessments in accordance with approved research protocols, study-specific procedures, institutional policies, and applicable research requirements. Perform phlebotomy and other protocol-required biological specimen collection. Process research specimens according to protocol and laboratory requirements, including centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, handling, storage, and preparation for distribution or shipment. Maintain specimen integrity by adhering to protocol-specific processing timelines, temperature and storage requirements, laboratory procedures, and applicable biosafety and shipping requirements. Perform and document protocol-required clinical measurements and research assessments, which may include vital signs, ECG acquisition, and other study-specific procedures within the scope of RN practice and demonstrated competency. Monitor research participants during protocol-directed procedures; recognize abnormal findings, symptoms, adverse events, or other safety concerns; and promptly notify the appropriate investigator, Medical Director, or other designated research personnel in accordance with study and CTRC procedures. Initiate appropriate emergency response procedures when indicated. Maintain accurate, complete, and timely research documentation, including documentation of research procedures, assessments, specimen collection and processing, and other protocol-required activities. Identify and promptly communicate protocol deviations, specimen-processing errors, safety concerns, or other research-related issues to the appropriate investigator or CTRC leadership. Participate in research participant recruitment, screening, education, and informed-consent activities as permitted by the study protocol, IRB approval, institutional policy, and delegated study responsibilities. Review and follow study protocols, manuals of procedures, laboratory manuals, source documentation requirements, and other study-specific instructions necessary to perform assigned research activities. Complete and maintain required institutional and study-specific training, including human-subject research and Good Clinical Practice training and, when applicable to assigned responsibilities, training required for the handling, packaging, or shipment of biological specimens. Demonstrate competency in the safe operation of clinical, laboratory, and research equipment required for assigned protocols. Communicate effectively and professionally with research participants and members of multidisciplinary research teams. Work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple research activities and maintaining attention to participant safety, protocol adherence, specimen integrity, and accurate documentation. Prepare and submit regulatory documents, including IRB submissions, protocol amendments, and study renewals. Support site audits, monitor visits, and ensure protocol adherence. Enter data or assist in assembling data to enter into the assigned clinical trial management system, electronic medical record, and/or other required data entry systems.