Research Nurse Coordinator

Job Title

Research Nurse Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Primary Care & Population Health

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Bryan, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment for all visitors, students, faculty, and staff by promoting a culture that embraces inclusion, diversity, equity, and accountability.  Diverse perspectives, talents, and identities are vital to accomplishing our mission and living our core values .

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Health Science Center (HSC) is looking for an Research Nurse Coordinator to serve as a member of the Primary Care & Rural Health team. The Clinical Research Coordinator, under general supervision, supervises and coordinates personnel and facilitates research projects; assists with the selection, enrollment, education, testing, data entry, and monitoring of research project subjects; and provides nursing care to research subjects enrolled in studies. When not engaged in clinical research activities, non-research clinical duties will be performed. The successful applicant will bring an expert level of nursing experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fast-paced environment. This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above. If this is you, we invite you to apply to become a member of our team.

What you need to know

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

In accordance with the federal contractor vaccination mandate , specific facilities at The Texas A&M System may be considered a covered contractor workplace with covered contractor employees. Therefore, successful applicants for this position may be subject to the federal mandate and will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment unless an approved medical or religious accommodation is in place. 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing or equivalent combination of education and experience (such as an LVN plus 2 years’ experience).

• Two years of related experience in clinical environment/ research.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Current Licensed Nurse in State of Texas in good standing.

• Current CPR Certification.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual English and Spanish.

• Knowledge of general nursing procedures.

• Interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to plan and organize effectively.

• Knowledge of HIPAA guidelines.

• General understanding of electronic medical record systems.

• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

• Phlebotomy trained.

Preferred Experience:

• 2 or more years of clinical care and/or human research.

Preferred Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Vaccines for Children course completion.

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) IRB Biomed Basic Course.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Familiarity with electronic medical records.

• Knowledge of research project administration.

Responsibilities:

• Research Study Management- Manages subjects (and their blood work) involved in research projects; coordinates personnel, facilities, and subject recruitment for multiple projects. Implements, manages, and analyzes study protocols. Conducts interviews with study participants to assess their suitability for a study and to monitor their progress during the study, as well as tracks information about study participants including vital signs, results of diagnostic tests, and symptoms of illness. The selected candidate will teach participants about the study procedures and how to use study devices or medications, schedules appointments for participants with study physicians or other healthcare professionals as needed.

• Lab/Clinic Support- The selected candidate will complete lab requests; distributes lab results to physician, obtains clinical reports from affiliated organizations, screens calls for provider, responds to messages from patients and other callers, calls in refills and administers injections as ordered to assist the provider. The Research Nurse Coordinator will assure cleanliness and prevention of spread of infection in patient care areas, clean exam and treatment rooms, exam table, countertops, and doorknobs, as needed. Lastly candidates will gather, set up and assist provider in performing variety of patient procedures to maximize patient outcome.

• Research Participant Care- Provide patient care activities daily: transfer patients from reception to patient care areas, measure vital signs, assess patients, organize, and adjusts physician schedule to meet patient needs, dispense medications, document testing and results in medical records, and document all nursing activities in the electronic medical record. Interview patients to assess changes and update health information in the electronic medical record, and assist the physician in maintaining electronic medical record.

• Inventory Management - The candidate will check stock medication supplies daily, order medical and pharmacy supplies as needed; maintain inventories and records pertinent to medical supplies, medications, and drugs in accordance with the policies and procedures for the practice. Assists in the organization and upkeep of central nurse’s station.

• Quality Assurance- Collaborates with other members of the research team during the analysis phase, designs and implements appropriate quality control and quality assurance processes, clinical data gathering, interpretation, and analysis. Performs other duties as assigned.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer committed to diversity.