Research Nurse - OBGYN, Maternal Fetal Medicine (Bilingual)

Position Summary

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

Key Accountabilities

• Recruit, screen, and obtain consent from 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 1 year of research nursing experience (preferred).
• RN state licensure (or compact state licensure) required.
• Association of Clinical Research Professionals – Certified Professional (ACRP‑CP) preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Clinical knowledge of ethics, regulations, data management, and health services.
• Physical ability to exert up to 20 lb occasionally, up to 10 lb frequently, or a negligible amount constantly.
• Security‑sensitive position as defined by Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094; must meet related background criteria.
• Residency requirement: must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.

Benefits

• 100 % paid medical premiums for full‑time employees.
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, vacation and sick time) totaling approximately 37–38 days per year, with increased accrual based on tenure.
• Longevity pay – monthly payments after two years of service.
• Retirement/pension plan.
• Work/life services: free financial and legal counseling, free mental health counseling, gym membership discounts, and access to wellness programs.
• Employee discounts on entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, and more.
• Resources for child and elder care.
• Additional employee perks and services as offered by UTHealth Houston.