Circulating RN, PRN

Job Summary

With moderate oversight, the Clinical Research RN I is responsible for overseeing the implementation of daily clinical study activities. Serving as a liaison between the investigative site and the Sponsor. Responsible for accurately and ethically documenting all information obtained throughout the clinical research process.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Prepares the OR and verifies that equipment and supplies are available
• Confirms the patient, procedure, consent, and surgical site
• Helps position and prepare the patient for surgery
• Monitors patient safety throughout the procedure
• Coordinates with the surgeon, Surgical Tech, and anesthesia team
• Documents the surgery and nursing care
• Obtains additional supplies or equipment as needed
• Helps perform sponge, needle, and instrument counts
• Assists with transferring the patient to the PACU after surgery
• Maintains adequate inventory of all data and supplies
• Regularly attends training meetings, staff meetings, initiation meetings, study start-up meetings, and other meetings as assigned
• Observes, documents, reports, and follows up on adverse events and serious adverse events
• Conducts the informed consent process, per CenExel Standard Operating Procedures
• Follows up appropriately on all laboratory results
• Maintains safety standards when performing job responsibilities
• Maintains study logs and site relations
• Ensures proper collection, processing, and shipment (if applicable) of laboratory specimens
• Assists with quality assurance activities and completes queries, as applicable
• Obtains Principal Investigator signatures on necessary documents
• Oversees or coordinates the administration of investigational medication and follows subjects throughout the study stay, per protocol
• Ensures accountability and adequate supply for study and clinical drugs
• Supports and ensures strictest adherence to best practices, FDA Code of Federal Regulations, ICH, GCP, CenExel standard operating procedures, site working Practices, protocol, and company guidelines and policies
• Assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Education/Experience/Skills

• Must be a Registered Nurse with a current license in Florida, and not have any disciplinary action on the license
• Must be BLS or ACLS certified or able to obtain
• 0-1 year of experience is required
• Must be IV certified, depending on site
• Must be capable of performing all clinical tasks relevant to licensure and/or training
• Must be able to clearly communicate verbally with patients
• Must have good interpersonal skills, demonstrated through interactions with patients, staff, Sponsor representatives, etc
• Must be self-motivated and able to perform tasks independently
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
• Must reflect the professional image of the company, upholding the company vision in actions and demeanor
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Must be able to work night Shift – 5:30 pm to 6 am (potential for an occasional day shift but the focus is the night shift)
• Bilingual (English - Spanish) - preferred
• Clinical Research background a plus