Clinical Research Registered Nurse

Alcanza Clinical Research•Charlottesville, VA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

Alcanza is a growing multi-site, multi-phase clinical research company with a network of locations in AL, AZ, FL, GA, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, SC, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico. They have established a strong presence across Phase I-IV studies and several therapeutic areas including vaccine, neurology, dermatology, psychiatry, and general medicine. The Clinical Research Nurse works to ensure the execution of assigned studies, and performs clinical procedures, such as venipunctures, injections, prep or mixing of investigational study drugs and infusions, under the scope of the study protocol and in compliance with GCP, ICH, HIPAA, FDA Regulations and SOPs.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
An active, unrestricted RN license, in state of work location.
BLS certification.
Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft applications, email, electronic health records, web applications.
Ability to type proficiently (40+ wpm).
Proficiency with performing clinical procedures such as injections, vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, infusions, etc.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Well-developed written and verbal communication skills.
Well-developed interpersonal and listening skills and the ability to work well independently as well as with co-workers, subjects, managers and external customers.
Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks, and adapt to changes in workloads and priorities.
Must be professional, respectful of others, self-motivated, and have a strong work ethic.
Must possess a high degree of integrity and dependability.
Ability to work under minimal supervision, identify problems and implement solutions.
Ability to handle highly sensitive information in a confidential and professional manner, and in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (English / Spanish) proficiency

Responsibilities

In collaboration with other members of the clinical research site team, works to ensure the execution of assigned studies.
Under the direction of the Site Manager/Director and the Principal/Sub Investigators, conducts screening of patients for study enrollment.
Conducts patient consents.
Conducts patient follow-up visits.
Documents in source clinic charts.
Enters data in EDC and answers queries.
Obtains vital signs and ECGs.
Starts IVs.
May perform basic lab procedures per protocol, such as: blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-up.
Performs procedures commensurate with licensure including vitals, ECGs/EKGs, venipunctures, injections, infusions, mixing drug and/or dispense investigational product.
Requests and tracks medical record requests.
Updates and maintains logs, chart filings.
Maintains & orders study specific supplies.
Schedules subjects for study visits and conducts appointment reminders.
Builds/updates source as needed.
Conducts monitoring visits and resolves issues as needed in a timely manner.
Ensures study related reports and patient results are reviewed by investigator in a timely manner.
Files SAE/Deviation reports to Sponsor and IRB as needed.
Documents and reports adverse events.
Reports non-compliance to appropriate staff in timely manner.
Maintains positive and effective communication with clients and team members.
Always practices ALCOAC principles with all documentation.
Be thoroughly familiar with the protocol, case report form, informed consent, source documentation, patient diary (when applicable), and study medication(s) for the assigned research study.
Completes all needed activities for study start-up, including completing required training, uploading / printing certificates to file in ISF, etc.
Prepares and attends site initiation visits (SIV’s) and Investigator Meetings (IMs), as needed.
May set up, train and maintain all technology needed for studies.
May assist with study recruitment, patient enrollment, and tracking as needed.
Maintains confidentiality of patients, customers and company information.
Performs all other duties as requested or assigned.