Clinical Research Nurse

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

As a Clinical Research Nurse, you are helping with the overall execution of Phase 1 clinical trials. You will be working side-by-side with research associates collecting data from our subjects, while also using your RN/LPN experience to keep those subjects safe. You will administer study drugs, take vitals, perform phlebotomy, and conduct other examinations given by the study protocol. Lastly, because research is all about the documentation, you’ll be documenting all the data you collect and work closely with study investigators on any adverse events that may happen.

The Role:

Title: Clinical Research Nurse

Location: On-Site (Salt Lake City, UT)

Job Type: PRN

Duties:

• Clinical Quality, Data Integrity, and Safety
• Maintaining nursing knowledge, skills, and licensure.
• Provide safety monitoring and supervision of study participants.
• Administer investigational drugs and concomitant medications to subject according to study protocol.
• Performs required study procedures.
• Participate in mock emergency drills.
• Ensure proper documentation to meet all reporting requirements.
• Demonstrate strong ethical and safety practices.
• Participate in peer support / evaluation, in services, education programs, and staff meetings, and Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Reviews clinical records/charts and does quality controls (QC’s)
• Coordinate and participate in clinical research studies to ensure that data collected on study volunteers adhere to study protocol; may assist in screening volunteers for inclusion in study based on pre-determined criteria.
• Confer with volunteers to explain purpose of study and obtain informed consent forms; explain procedures and practical issues such as timelines for visits and restrictions on food and drink.
• Record volunteer clinical data.
• Collaborate closely with study investigator on adverse events (AE) according to procedures outlined in the protocol.
• Collaborate and communicate with all internal groups and clinic management and their teams.
• Participate in project meetings with sponsors and other members of the project team as needed.
• Identify deficiencies and malfunction of equipment and supplies and assist in identifying proper replacements
• Establish and maintain positive interactions with volunteers and other staff.
• Promptly respond to volunteer needs.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Supervise Medical Research Associates (MRAs) and subjects during studies, if applicable.
• Provide shift report to MRAs and peers for the shift and to Clinical Research Nurse (CRN) or Floor Supervisor at shift change, if applicable.
• Identify deficiencies in knowledge and performance of the MRAs and peers.
• Mentor and coach clinical staff and peers in study tasks, procedures, and other areas of deficiencies in knowledge and performance relative to their roles.
• Assist in inventory management.
• Appropriate and proficient use of all equipment required for clinical procedures and assessments.
• Other duties as assigned by clinic management.

What you need:

• RN or LPN license in the State of Utah required
• Provider level BLS and ACLS required**(Please Note – we provide BLS and ACLS recertification and will absorb the cost of initializing through our vendor)**
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in general computer userequired
• Read, write, and speak fluent English is required
• To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.

Whether you are a recent nursing graduate or have been a nurse for 20+ years, this role could be for you! 

Benefits of Working in ICON:Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know through the form below.

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