Licensed Vocational Nurse - Clinical Research (6:00 pm - 6:00 am)
About The Position
The Licensed Vocational Nurse is responsible for overseeing daily clinical study activities, serving as a liaison between the investigative site and the Sponsor, and accurately and ethically documenting information obtained throughout the clinical research process. The role provides nursing care to study participants, supports study assessments and medication administration, and helps ensure that study activities comply with protocols and sponsor and site requirements. The schedule is three 12-hour overnight shifts, 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, with availability to work weekends as part of the normal schedule. Two weeks of paid training take place on a morning shift; after training, the employee works the regular overnight schedule. The stated hourly range is $29.00–$30.00, depending on education, experience, and skillset, plus four hours of overtime each day.
Requirements
- Hold a current Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse license in the state where the employee will work.
- Be capable of performing clinical tasks relevant to licensure and/or training.
- Communicate clearly verbally with patients.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal skills in interactions with patients, staff, and Sponsor representatives.
- Be self-motivated and able to perform tasks independently.
- React calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Maintain the company's professional image and uphold its vision through actions and demeanor.
- Be available to work three 12-hour overnight shifts and weekends as part of the normal schedule.
- Report to work as scheduled.
Responsibilities
- Provide general nursing care to study participants, including monitoring vital signs and blood sugar and conducting lab tests.
- Review and execute clinical research protocols.
- Complete and maintain study documents according to sponsor and site requirements.
- Recruit potential study subjects as needed.
- Screen subjects for eligibility and schedule study-specific assessments as designated on the Delegation of Authority Log.
- Complete and maintain Case Report Forms consistent with source documentation and study protocols.
- Accompany sponsor representatives during visits and maintain ongoing communication with the sponsor.
- Maintain adequate inventory of data and supplies.
- Attend training, staff, initiation, study start-up, and other assigned meetings.
- Observe, document, report, and follow up on adverse events and serious adverse events.
- Conduct informed consent according to CenExel Standard Operating Procedures.
- Follow up appropriately on laboratory results.
- Maintain safety standards while performing job responsibilities.
- Maintain study logs and site relations.
- Ensure proper collection, processing, and shipment of laboratory specimens when applicable.
- Be on call to answer questions from support staff, study patients, or other medical staff as necessary.
- Assist with quality assurance activities and complete queries as applicable.
- Obtain Principal Investigator signatures on necessary documents.
- Oversee or coordinate administration of investigational medication and follow subjects throughout their study stay according to protocol.
- Ensure accountability and adequate supply of study and clinical drugs.
- Perform other assigned duties and responsibilities.
Benefits
- Paid training for two weeks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
