PRN Clinical Nurse (clinical research trials)

Assists in conducting clinical research trials by performing research and clinical duties under the guidance and supervision of Principal Investigator (PI). Provides patient care within the scope of nursing practice and in compliance with guidelines set by governing agencies. Actual skills and responsibilities may vary according to the specific research project. This is a prn position, with shifts scheduled based on upon participant enrollment in clinical trials, participant availability, and scheduling constraints related to study protocol.

This position may be required to access and administer medications within their scope of practice and according to State Law.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and ensures subject safety during study visits.
• Ensures compliance and attention to detail to each study protocol.
• Perform clinical tasks such as: vitals, venipuncture, sample processing, Oral Glucose Tolerance Tests, blood glucose monitoring, peripheral IV catheter insertion, management, and removal, etc.
• Work with a variety of patient populations such as young healthy individuals, older individuals, individuals with obesity, and metabolic disease.
• Proposes and negotiates alternatives for protocol if needed and documents alternatives thoroughly.
• Reviews study visit related data to assure compliance with study protocol.
• Evaluates adverse events (AE), intervenes when necessary and reports details to PI. Conducts follow-up to determine resolution of AE. Helps reports serious AEs to IRB and sponsor if needed.
• May help to mentor and train new and subordinate employees.
• May assist in storage and organization of study samples.
• May assist in appropriate maintenance and calibration of equipment.
• May perform bedside care.