Summary

We're seeking a highly motivated & skilled Nurse Practitioner (NP) to join our team with a focus on clinical care & research.  This multifaceted role includes participation in clinical care & treatment of genetics patients with skeletal dysplasias & research activities focused on therapies for genetic diseases. The NP will be instrumental in managing protocols, performing advanced clinical procedures & providing specialized care for patients with rare diseases.

Job Duties

Clinical Care:

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with skeletal dysplasias.
• Perform physical exams, assessments, & clinical evaluations to develop & implement personalized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and educate patients and families on proper administration and adherence.
• Assist patients with prior authorization and navigate access to specialty therapies.
• Conduct follow-up visits to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to manage patient needs.

Clinical Research

• Serve as a sub-investigator for clinical trials, contributing to protocol development, implementation, and compliance.
• Serves as a liaison between PI, staff, patients, and sponsors.
• Perform and document study-specific procedures, including consenting, physical exams, adverse events (AE) reviews, and other clinical assessments.
• Provide teaching to participants and family members.
• Conduct lumbar punctures and other advanced procedures such as skin biopsies as required by research protocols.
• Oversee data collection and ensure accurate documentation of research findings.
• Provide clinical and operational support for research activities, including participant recruitment, consent, and education.
• Review and manage study protocols to ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines and standards of the FDA, GCP, and other regulatory agencies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education Required: Master’s degree in in Nursing.
• Experience Required: None required.
• Certification/Licenses/Registration: Current license as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the State of Texas Board of Nursing. Current Texas Licensure as an Advanced Practice Nurse (APRN-NP), and specialty certification as required by department. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• GCP (Good Clinical Practice and CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) certifications are required or must be obtained upon hire.