Location: Houston, TX
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
## **Summary** This Research Nurse position is within Office of Clinical Research (OCR), which provides centralized support to Investigators who conduct studies at Baylor College of Medicine and/or affiliated hospitals. Responsible for patient care in a clinical research setting, including obtaining vital signs, performing ECGs, starting IV lines, collecting and processing specimens, administering medications, and monitoring patients. Duties also include maintaining accurate records, ensuring protocol compliance, and performing additional procedures as required per protocol. The idea candidate selected for this position may occasionally be required to work after-hours, weekends, and overnight. In addition, we are looking for a candidate who can travel between Baylor College of Medicine and affiliated hospitals within Houston Texas Medical Center. Can work independently with minimal supervision. This position is located at our McNair Campus. ## **Job Duties** - Assists Clinical Research Manager with pre-study visits and feasibility assessments. - Coordinates and ensures accurate protocol implementation and conduct for all assigned protocols. - Adheres to the scope of practices as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act. - Collects study specimens and check subjects’ vital signs. - Administers study medications. - Follows subjects’ progress and advises the Principal Investigator. - Maintains patient charts and medical records. - Ensures the clinical studies are conducted in accordance with guidelines of the FDA and other regulatory agencies. - Educates patients in significant aspects of study. - Serves as a liaison and distributes research information to faculty, research staff, principal investigator, and others as required. - Maintains clean and safe work environment. - Stocks and orders study supplies. - Provides training and guidance to research nurses and other research personnel and serves as a resource to staff. - Supports Phase 1 oncology trials. - Performs PK