Research Nurse II

Job Overview:

Essential Job Duties: Ensure that the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times Be current with appropriate emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards Utilize skills, knowledge, nursing diagnosis, and clinical judgement in order to provide a high standard of care for participants in clinical trials Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events. Document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining and informing participants of study procedures May obtain medical history Administer investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations Perform study-related activities such as Cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, venipuncture Collect and processes biological samples according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures Record data obtained in a timely, error free manner according to the protocol and Standard Operating Procedures Maintain an understanding of current regulatory requirements Transcribe source data onto the Case Report Form Take responsibility for quality control of study data Assist with training and mentorship of clinic staff Attend all required meetings, as appropriate Maintain accurate records of all work undertaken Maintain skills to perform all study tasks, as required Maintain constant awareness of participant safety and dignity at all times Handle participant complaints efficiently and effectively in order that their satisfaction is maintained Ensure that client and participant confidentiality is maintained Respond to client and team queries in a timely manner Take ownership for the quality and standard of own work Apply NMC code and conduct to all aspects of duties (Leeds) Record Adverse Events (AEs) as required Be competent in all aspects of dosing as required by study Undertake Shift Lead position as dictated by workload within the clinic Contribute to clinic projects as required Maintain Intermediate Life Support (ILS) (Leeds) or Basic Life Support (BLS) (US) certification Assist lead nurse in medical programs (such as Hep B and TB) within the clinic, as required Responsible nurse for study as delegated by CRC. Duties include, but not limited to: Design and complete dose inventories Update and train nurses in specific dose techniques for study specific requirements Liaise with Investigator Team with regards any dosing or study safety aspects Update nurse team on any study safety additional requirements and rescue medications Assist with protocol review Assist with SOP review and implementation Undertake any other duties as required Must be-able to work rotating shifts and every other weekend.

 Education/Qualifications:

Minimum Required:  Associates Degree/BS in nursing with current licensure in applicable state. CPR/AED certified ACLS Certified

 Experience:

Minimum Required: 

2-3 years nursing experience

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