Research Nurse - Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases (Bilingual)

Position Summary

The Research Nurse coordinates and conducts research projects and implements nursing care functions. The role involves recruiting, screening, enrolling, and following up with participants throughout the course of research, and may include multiple protocols.

Key Accountabilities

• Recruit, screen, and consent participants; educate them on research objectives, benefits, and risks.
• Coordinate and administer nursing care functions in accordance with research protocols.
• Schedule follow‑up visits and maintain contact with participants, families, department staff, pharmaceutical representatives, and faculty.
• Distribute research information to faculty, research staff, principal investigators, and others as requested.
• Prepare regulatory submissions to the IRB and applicable agencies; manage day‑to‑day enrollment activities for clinical studies.
• Input data and maintain research databases and related records.
• Participate in research team meetings and protocol implementation processes.
• Dispense investigational drugs (oral or injectable) and monitor vital signs, physical exams, side‑effects, and adverse events.
• Travel to LBJH, MHH, or other sites as needed for high‑interest research candidates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school (or equivalent experience).
• Registered Nurse (RN) state licensure (or Compact State licensure) required.
• Minimum of 1 year of research experience.
• Certification preferred: Association of Clinical Research Professionals – Clinical Research Professional (ACRP‑CP).
• Clinical knowledge, ethics and regulations, interpersonal skills, data management, and health services expertise.
• Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 lb of force occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security and Residency Requirements

This position is security‑sensitive under Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. Applicants must be able to maintain the security and integrity of critical infrastructure and will be subject to routine background reviews. Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous paid time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time totaling ~37‑38 days per year).
• Longevity pay with monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Free financial and legal counseling.
• Free mental health counseling services.
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional employee perks and services.