Clinical Research Nurse

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
United States, Texas, Amarillo
Jan 26, 2025
Clinical Research Nurse Amarillo 40014BR 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. Major/Essential Functions Identifies, documents and reports suspected medical errors and adverse events through reviewing medical charts, family safety reports, and hospital incident reports. Distributes and collects completed post-overnight shift surveys and end of rotation surveys from resident-physician subjects. Collects information about suspected medical errors and adverse events from study unit staff (RNs, ancillary support staff, physicians and families of patients admitted in the hospital). Prepares case reports and source documentation for independent monitoring and audits. Responds and completes data queries and clarifications Responsible for data validation and quality control. Ensures adherence to IRB guidelines and regulations Prepares weekly status reports for meetings and monitoring of database. Meets weekly with Principal Investigators and study team to review study progress. 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. To apply, please visit: https://sjobs.brassring.com/TGnewUI/Search/home/HomeWithPreLoad?partnerid=25898&siteid=5283&PageType=JobDetails&jobid=883393 All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran. 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. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx. jeid-2a46dafec0e4f849af83ba0aa14563e7