Research Vocational Nurse (SIVS Operations Research - Galveston) **League City, Texas, United States** **New** Research Academic & Clinical UTMB Health Requisition # 2505247 **Minimum Qualifications:** Graduation from a Licensed Vocational Nurse program and licensure/permit as a vocational nurse in the state of Texas. Research experience preferred. Current BLS required. **Job Summary:** Provides general nursing and administrative assistance to a research team in all aspects of clinical research/trial operations and ongoing research projects, within the scope of their education and demonstrated abilities. **Job Duties:** + Completes all required/assigned training in a timely manner + Conducts studies as delegated by Principal Investigator and according to the protocol and the guidelines of the FDA and other regulatory agencies. + Applies knowledge in contributing to Good Clinical Practice (GCP) activities and/or other regulatory activities. + Educates potential volunteers and study participants on the details of studies + Screens, enrolls, and evaluates study subjects. + Schedules study appointments and procedures as per protocol. + Safely and properly administers investigational products research medication and FDA approved medications to research patients, under medical direction. + Maintain accurate investigational product accountability logs + In accordance with research protocols, assists with or performs the collection, processing, labeling, storage and shipping of specimens. + Collection/completion of regulatory documents and maintenance of regulatory binder + Completes source documentation and case report forms. + Distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principle investigator, and others as requested. + Operates and cares for equipment, including tracking and maintaining calibrations + Notifies appropriate nursing and medical staff of changes in patient status. + Maintains patient's privacy and confidentiality of information and records at all times. + Adheres to required infection control, isolation procedures, and aseptic techniques in the delivery of patient care. + Administrative duties including filing, entering and maintaining data, faxes, computer work, and ordering supplies. + Maintains supplies inventory by checking stock; anticipating needs; placing and expediting requests; verifying receipt. + Attends meetings, discussions and activities deemed as appropriate. + Adheres to internal controls established for department. + Performs related duties as required. **Salary Range:** Commensurate with experience.$44,880 - $67,320 **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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation