Research Nurse II - Part-Time

Summary

A strongly motivated nurse is being recruited for a part-time hourly position at the Metabolic Research Unit at the Children's Nutrition Research Center, Texas Children's hospital, Baylor College of Medicine. This individual will work collaboratively with research team members including investigators, nurses, research coordinators and other staff members. The nurse will facilitate coverage for nursing tasks on the unit as assigned by the unit director and the unit's lead research nurse.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pediatrics, with experience administering IVs to pediatric patients. Will be able to engage with patients, their families and team members.

Job Duties

• Able to perform independently and with minimal supervision to execute nursing duties of clinical research protocol
• Provide professional nursing assessment of research participants
• Perform research procedures (including phlebotomy, IV placement, collection and processing of biologic specimen)
• Document care provided by charting in research record.
• Perform responsibilities in a manner that promotes quality and safe care and a positive research participant experience.
• Adhere to the scope of practice as defined by the Texas Nurse Practice Act.
• Prioritize and organize work so that assignments are completed in an efficient and timely manner.
• Maintain clean and safe work environment; prepares for study procedures including ordering supplies.
• Maintain a professional and cooperative relationship among health care teams by communicating information, responding to requests in a timely fashion
• Participate in administrative tasks such as coordinating research visit appointments, tests, and procedures
• Develop understanding of research protocols and procedures
• Instruct participants concerning the preparations needed for tests and procedures, as needed
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing.
• Two years of relevant experience as a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
• Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in specimen processing.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Pediatric and research nursing experience.
• Flexibility in work hours as research unit is open two Saturdays per month.
• Overnight shift coverage as needed (about once per week)
  
  

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.