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Job Title

Clinical Research Nurse Manager

Agency

Texas A&M Agrilife Research

Department

Institute for Advancing Health through Agriculture-Project Management

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Job Description Summary

The Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health Through Agriculture, IHA, is the world’s first academic institute to bring together precision nutrition, responsive agriculture, and social and behavioral research to reduce diet-related chronic disease and lower health care costs in a way that supports producers and the environment.

The Research Nurse Coordinator/Manager, operating under the direction of the Clinical Program Director, is responsible for the planning, organizing, directing, and overseeing of all daily operations at the IHA Research Clinic at Borlaug, located in College Station. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the execution of clinical research protocols for TAMU Principal Investigators in a safe and efficient manner. Assists with the selection, enrollment, education, testing, data entry, and monitoring of research participants.

Essential Duties/Tasks

Clinical Management:

• Determines the feasibility of proposed clinical research studies involving the use of the IHA Research Clinic and assists Principal Investigators (PIs) and other study personnel in planning study logistics.
• Determines staffing, equipment, and supply needs, as applicable, for facilitation of the protocol in the clinic.
• Manages subjects involved in research projects and blood work.
• Ensures all activities performed in the IHA Research Clinic are compliant with the rules and regulations set forth by the TAMU system, state, and federal regulations.
• Works collaboratively with multiple departments across the TAMU system to ensure safety and compliance with human research studies (IRB, EH&S, etc.).
• Oversees and ensures proper maintenance and care of all clinical equipment and supplies in the clinic.
• Keeps inventory and proper care of all medical supplies and equipment, abiding by expiration dates, temperature and storage requirements, and orders/replenishes supplies as needed.
• Ensures all Point of Care testing performed in the unit are compliant with the CLIA Waiver Certificate requirements and keeps the proper required documentation.
• Assists in the development of, and abides by, the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for clinical and non-clinical procedures conducted in the unit and ensures all personnel are compliant with them.
• Supervises clinical staff, as applicable, to ensure safety and compliance with all SOPs, rules and regulations.
• Implements, manages, and analyzes study protocols.
• Coordinates personnel, facilities, and subject recruitment for multiple projects.
• Maintains and oversees database for research.
• Maintains all appropriate licensures, certifications, and training necessary for the role (Citi training, CPR, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens, licensure requirements, etc.).
• Works closely with Medical Oversight/Clinical Program Director to ensure abnormal research participant results are promptly identified and referred for appropriate follow-up when necessary.
• Maintains HIPAA compliance, when applicable

Research Data Collection:

• Conducts the research participant visit from beginning to end by following the research protocol.
• Conducts various clinical procedures such as: phlebotomy, finger sticks for Point of Care devices (ex. - glucometer, hemoglobin, etc.), vital sign assessment, anthropometrics, body composition analysis, collection of various biological samples (urine, stool, saliva, hair, blood, etc.), etc.
• Documents all pertinent findings and communicates with the study team, as appropriate.
• Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for each clinical procedure.
• Maintains research participant privacy and confidentiality.
• Notifies the Clinical Program Director and the study team of any adverse events.

Administrative:

• Oversees all clinic operations, including planning, organizing, scheduling, and managing day-to-day activities, generating referral sources, and coordinating operation procedures that support the programmatic goals of the IHA.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for the utilization of the IHA Research Clinic, engaging with internal and external stakeholders and developing mutually beneficial relationships.
• Maintains and develops communications between all relevant stakeholders.
• Assists in developing strategic plans and goals to support the program.
• Assists with the development, design and production of materials designed for the program.
• Performs administrative duties including writing, filing, data entry, and setting appointments.
• Supervises program support staff and student assistants where applicable.
• Assists with yearly budgetary and contract processes for unit. Works with IHA Business and the Clinical Program Director to prepare vouchers, purchase orders, and requisitions.
• Ensures program staff follow the institution’s bloodborne and airborne pathogen exposure management protocols (and all other required trainings).
• Assists in the resolution of complicated, highly sensitive, and confidential administrative matters.
• Recommends improvements to efficiency of services, processes, and programs.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or an applicable field
• Two years of related experience in clinical research

Preferred Education and Experience:

• One year of clinical management experience
• Two years of phlebotomy experience

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas RN (or eligibility to transfer from another state within 3 months of hire date)
• Certified phlebotomist, and CPR certified

Required Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Maintains professional demeanor in all activities.
• Ability to lead and function as a strong collaborator on a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage priorities and tasks as assigned.
• Ability to understand research project goals, barriers, and opportunities and to collaborate with faculty and other researchers to plan, propose, and implement protocols and testing for human participant research.
• Experience leading or supervising others and managing clinical and business operations.
• Ability to assess and develop solutions to novel issues.
• Strong customer service skills required to serve a diverse community.
• Without exception, the ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing similar research facility.
• Experience in working with human research participants.
• Experience in working with pregnant patients/research participants.
• Citi Training certificate, GCP Certification.
• Experience with the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (policies/procedures).

Other Requirements and Factors:

Requires working evening and weekend hours, as needed for research visits.

Ability to lift or move light and moderate objects.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.