Research Nurse

Support the research agenda of the Neonatology Division at Ascension Seton Medical Center and Dell Children’s Medical Center Austin by taking on a lead role in conducting a randomized controlled trial a novel mode of therapy for apnea of prematurity. Key responsibilities will include driving patient enrollment, record keeping and timely and accurate completion of case report forms for the research projects.

Act as a resource for other research activities within the team, with opportunities to gain experience with IRB approvals, bridging gaps between clinical and research teams in the NICU, submitting funding applications local and national sources, data collection and processing.

• →Lead local conduct of randomized controlled trial of the Prapela mattress, a novel therapeutic option for apnea of prematurity
• →Act as a resource for physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses and other staff in conducting the research project
• →Interface with the local Institutional Research Board (IRB)
• →Screen and enroll patients in this and other research studies
• →Maintaining subject records in research databases
• →Collate data and produce reports on recruitment in clinical research studies
• →Provide updates on the research project during unit meetings
• →Participate in regular meetings relating to other NICU research
• →Review and report adverse events for ongoing projects
• →Participate in Quality Improvement Projects as appropriate
• →Collate and analyze research data
• →Prepare research data for presentation and publication
• →To attend study days and conferences that are relevant to the unit’s research

Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of experience as a neonatal Registered Nurse (RN).

Required Experience:

• Prior involvement in neonatal/maternal research studies

Pediatrix Medical Group is one of the nation’s leading providers of highly specialized health care for women, babies and children. Since 1979, Pediatrix has grown from a single neonatology practice to a national, multispecialty medical group. Pediatrix-affiliated clinicians are committed to providing coordinated, compassionate and clinically excellent services to women, babies and children across the continuum of care, both in hospital settings and office-based practices. The group’s high-quality, evidence-based care is bolstered by significant investments in research, education, quality-improvement and safety initiatives. 

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