Outpatient Visit Research Nurse I, Early Phase Clinical Research - Dallas, TX
About The Position
As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US. We are currently seeking an Outpatient Visit (OPV) Research Nurse, to lead and support our Clinical Pharmacology Start-up team in initiating Early Phase clinical trials for our clients with maximum speed and efficiency. This is a full-time, Monday - Friday (5:30am-3:30pm), rotating weekends, office-based position in Dallas, TX. If you join us, you will work with some of the world´s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a new drug. Your nursing skills are essential to us providing healthy volunteer and patient care and monitoring during a trial and ensuring the ethical conduct of the study. Many nurses are drawn to their profession because of its direct impact on patient care. If this is your case, you will not miss that working in Phase 1 trials. Whilst allowing you to have a close face-to-face relationship with participants, and as you continue to practice your clinical skills and knowledge, you´ll be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When the drug you worked with gets approved, you know you´ll touch many patient´s lives around the world.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree or BS degree in nursing with current licensure in applicable state.
- Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
- CPR/AED certified.
- 0-1 year of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Paramedic, EMT, LVN, LPN or RN, preferred.
- ACLS-certified preferred upon entry to role. ACLS certification be gained in role if not yet certified.
- Previous Lead or Charge Nurse experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prioritize the dignity, safety, and well‑being of all clinical trial participants.
- Maintain current emergency certifications and follow company emergency procedures.
- Respond to medical emergencies in accordance with nursing standards.
- Provide high‑quality clinical care using sound nursing judgment and assessment skills.
- Monitor participants for adverse events and document/escalate as appropriate.
- Obtain informed consent and educate participants throughout the study process.
- Administer investigational products per protocol and regulatory requirements.
- Perform study‑related procedures including IV cannulation, venipuncture, vitals, ECGs, telemetry, and Holter monitoring
- All other duties as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD (multiple insurance carriers)
- 401(K)
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee recognition awards
- Multiple ERG’s (employee resource groups)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
