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Clinical Research Nurse - Medicine

RN

Posted Jun 26

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Unit
Clinical Research

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Role

Term
Permanent
On the floor
No charge shifts · No precepting
Setting
Clinic
Accepts
RN

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At Houston Methodist, the Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) position is licensed clinician who is responsible for, with minimal supervision, supporting, facilitating and coordinating the daily clinical trial activities and plays a critical role in the conduct of the study. This position functions at the Competent level according to the Benner's model of clinical practice. The CRN provides direct patient care effectively and efficiently to research patients under the supervision of the Clinical Trials Manager and Principal Investigator.

This position implements clinical research patient care via the research protocol. The CRN position works with the Performance Improvement department, sponsor, and institution to support and provide guidance on the administration of the GCP compliance, financial and other related aspects of the research study. This position serves as a liaison between physicians, patients, staff and sponsors.

The CRN position delivers exceptional patient care and adheres to standards and guidelines established by regulatory agencies and Houston Methodist to ensure optimal patient safety and customer service.

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Requirements

  • licensed clinician
  • Bachelor's degree in Nursing or higher from an accredited school of nursing; One year acute care or clinical research experience; RN - Registered Nurse - Texas State Licensure - Texas Board of Nursing PSV Compact Licensure; BLS - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association; Demonstrates clinical problem solving and critical thinking; Sufficient proficiency in English; Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers; Basic computer knowledge; Hospital Information Systems and Office software proficiency

Place

City
Houston, Texas
Median rent
$1,361/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$64,813/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

Metro price level
1% below the national average

Houston area index 98.6, where 100 is the national average.

Houston is a sprawling, diverse metro where world-class medical centers anchor a booming healthcare economy. The nation's fourth-largest city offers no state income tax, year-round warmth, and a food scene as varied as its population. Bayou-side greenways and museum districts balance the urban energy for nurses seeking opportunity in a place that never stops growing.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Houston Methodist Academic Institute
Academic Medical Center

Houston Methodist Academic Institute, located in Houston, Texas (77030), is an academic medical research organization that employs licensed clinical nurses to support and facilitate clinical trial activities. The organization appears to have a structured career progression for clinical research nurses,…

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