Nurse Practioner/Physician Assistant

Adams Clinical•Philadelphia, PA

19h•$75 - $87•Onsite

About The Position

Adams Clinical is seeking a PRN Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA) to provide flexible, as-needed clinical support across our Philadelphia area research site (19104). This role works under the supervision of our physician Principal Investigators and Clinical Operations leadership on the conduct of pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials in accordance with FDA regulations and GCP guidelines. Typical tasks will include, but are not limited to, IV catheterization and drug infusion, injections, phlebotomy, medical record and clinical results review, medication reconciliation, and medical liaising. The ideal candidate will have recent injection experience and must be comfortable working in a clinical research environment, following study protocols, and maintaining clear and timely documentation in accordance with study protocols and applicable research and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and advanced clinical degree appropriate to Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant practice required
Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania RN license and Pennsylvania CRNP certification, with current national certification in the applicable NP specialty; OR current, unrestricted Pennsylvania PA license and registration and NCCPA certification (PA-C) as a Physician Assistant required
Minimum requirement of 1 year of experience administering Botox® or other neurotoxin injections, including treatment of at least 2 patients or completion of 8 treatment sessions. Other relevant injection experience may be considered (e.g., dermatology-related injection experience)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow study protocols and established clinical procedures while maintaining clear, accurate, and timely clinical documentation

Nice To Haves

2+ years of experience as an NP or PA preferred
BOTOX® injection experience for the treatment of chronic migraine is preferred
BLS/CPR certification preferred
Previous clinical research experience preferred, but not required

Responsibilities

Availability to provide on-site clinical support at least 2 weekdays per week, as needed to support protocol-required activities and participant visits. The expected frequency of availability may be adjusted based on applicable study protocols, site needs, and operational requirements.
IV placement, initiation and monitoring of IV infusions in accordance with the study protocol
Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections in accordance with study protocols
Support the preparation and handling of investigational product, as needed and as permitted by the study protocol, site procedures, and applicable requirements
Perform physical exams and other protocol-required assessments within scope of practice
Perform clinical review and assessment of protocol-required results and clinical data (e.g., laboratory results, ECGs, and vital signs) in collaboration with site Principal Investigators
Identify and escalate clinically significant findings, changes in participant condition, and potential reactions to study dosing, including those that may impact participant safety or subsequent dosing, in collaboration with the site Principal Investigators
Assist with difficult phlebotomy and IV placement for blood collection, as needed
Review medical records and reconcile relevant information with patient-reported history
Assist with collection and documentation of adverse events (AEs), concomitant medications, medical history
Assist with identification, documentation, and reporting of Serious Adverse Events (SAEs), including required regulatory/IRB documentation
Provide on-site clinical support during emergency situations, as needed
Document clinical assessments, procedures, and participant-related information accurately and in a timely manner in accordance with study protocols and applicable requirements