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Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Bilingual Clinical Research Vocational Nurse 2

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDallas, TX, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
  • Two years of related patient-care experience are required.
  • At least one year of phlebotomy experience is required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Spanish is required, including the ability to interpret and translate accurately between the languages.
  • A current unrestricted Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse license is required.
  • Current CPR, Basic Life Support, and Automated External Defibrillator training and certification are required.
  • Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications is required.
  • Knowledge of nursing assessment and patient-monitoring principles is required.
  • The ability to recognize abnormal findings and escalate them appropriately is required.
  • The ability to educate participants about study procedures and requirements is required.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills are required.
  • The role requires attention to detail, sound judgment, the ability to multitask, and the ability to work cooperatively with others.
  • The ability to lead and collaborate on a multidisciplinary team is required.
  • The ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage priorities and assigned tasks is required.
  • Strong customer-service skills for serving a diverse community are required.
  • The ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the position is required.
  • The position requires evening and weekend hours as needed for research visits, travel on mobile health assessment centers to counties within Texas, and the ability to lift or move light and moderate objects.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • The position is security-sensitive; applicants are subject to a criminal-history investigation, and employment is contingent on verification of credentials and other information required by institutional procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Lead vocational nursing and perform research data collection daily.
  • Perform and document vital signs, anthropometric measurements, and body-composition assessments according to study protocols, using specialized equipment after training where applicable.
  • Conduct nursing assessments within the Licensed Vocational Nurse scope of practice and report findings to supervising clinical personnel or investigators.
  • Observe participants during study procedures and monitor for changes in their condition.
  • Perform and assist with biological specimen collection and processing, including blood draws and fingersticks, urine, saliva, stool, breastmilk, and hair or nail samples, following Biosafety Level 2 safety standards.
  • Prepare and label biological specimens, maintain chain-of-custody documentation, and ensure accurate sample storage and transport.
  • Administer study questionnaires and help participants complete digital health assessments.
  • Document pertinent findings and communicate them to the study team as appropriate.
  • Update participant data and results in electronic software records.
  • Follow the standard operating procedures for each clinical procedure.
  • Maintain research participant privacy and confidentiality.
  • Determine equipment and supply needs for facilitating clinical research protocols.
  • Maintain clean examination and data-collection rooms to prevent the spread of infection.
  • Ensure clinical supplies are stocked and available for patient care.
  • Maintain inventory and care of medical supplies and equipment, observe expiration dates and temperature and storage requirements, and order or replenish supplies as needed.
  • Ensure point-of-care testing complies with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments waiver certificate requirements and maintain required documentation.
  • Follow standard operating procedures for clinical and non-clinical procedures.
  • Support data entry and verification in electronic data-capture systems and research databases, including REDCap.
  • Review vital signs, clinical findings, and adverse events, and promptly report abnormal findings to the principal investigator or Clinical Manager.
  • Escalate non-routine issues, questions, and concerns to the Mobile Health Assessment Center Clinical Manager.
  • Work with the Mobile Health Assessment Center Clinical Manager to promptly identify abnormal participant results and arrange appropriate follow-up when necessary.
  • Maintain certifications and role-related training, including CITI training, CPR, Automated External Defibrillator, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
  • Ensure activities comply with Texas A&M University System, state, and federal rules and regulations.
  • Assist with corrective actions related to clinical quality or research compliance.
  • Serve as a clinical resource to Medical Assistants on specimen collection, infection control, participant safety, and clinic or research workflows.
  • Provide clinical guidance and support to Medical Assistants during research visits and serve as the primary licensed clinical resource when the supervising Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager is unavailable.
  • Collaborate with departments across the Texas A&M University System to support safety and compliance in human research studies, including Institutional Review Board and Environmental Health and Safety processes.
  • Maintain Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act compliance when applicable.
  • Perform other assigned duties, including office projects and tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in clinical or public-health research, including specimen collection and data management.
  • Familiarity with Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments-waived testing, Biosafety Level 2 procedures, and mobile health operations.
  • Proficiency with REDCap, Microsoft Office Suite, and electronic medical record systems.

About the Company

Texas A&M University System

Texas public university system

Texas A&M University System is a statewide public university system combining higher education, research, and public-service agencies. The system coordinates universities and state agencies that deliver teaching, research, extension, engineering, health, and community programs. It serves students, faculty, researchers, public agencies, industries, and communities throughout Texas. Its operating model centers on autonomous member institutions connected through system governance, shared services, public funding, and statewide missions. Teams work across instruction, research, healthcare, extension, engineering, technology, administration, facilities, and public service. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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