Research Nurse - Thermal and Vascular Physiology Lab; Full time, Days

Research Nurse

About the role

Bring your passion to Texas Health So We Are Better + Together.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of the Lab Director to perform clinical and administrative tasks for various research projects as assigned.
• Collect research data as outlined in protocol.
• Recruit study participants, schedule and perform study visits for data collection.
• Explain research study purpose and assure completeness and accuracy of information obtained.
• Explain the study to the participants and obtain written consent for participation.
• Perform clinically indicated procedures on research subjects in accordance with skills including blood draws, blood pressures, exercise tests, and obtaining medical histories.
• Prepare participants’ charts and assist with the physical examinations.
• Consult the investigator or physician regarding risks or further details.
• Maintain patients’ compliance with protocol interventions including prescribed medication and diet.
• Answer patients’ questions and reinforce physician’s orders.
• Collaborate with the nursing staff of the IEEM to develop and execute IEEM specific nursing policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program
• BSN preferred
• Two years of ICU/CCU, Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
• RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs, works well with teammates, and communicates effectively
• Strong Computer Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to easily learn and use web-based software applications for data collection/data entry

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited Nursing program
• BSN preferred
• Two years of ICU/CCU, Emergency Department experience strongly preferred
• RN must practice within the regulations of the Texas Nurse Practice Act
• Professional nurse exhibits understanding of basic human needs, works well with teammates, and communicates effectively
• Strong Computer Skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Able to easily learn and use web-based software applications for data collection/data entry

Skills

• Strong Nursing-Based Council
• Participation by all IEEM nurses
• Supportive, team environment
• Regular weekday work hours

Benefits

• 401k
• PTO
• Medical
• Dental
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex Spending
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Forgiveness