Charge Nurse

Job Summary: The role is responsible for overseeing daily clinical operations on the clinical study floor, ensuring all studies are conducted in alignment with study protocols and clinical SOPs. This position involves close collaboration with Clinical Research Coordinators, the Clinical Staff Manager, and Clinical Floor Supervisors to ensure studies are carried out according to study-specific operational plans. The role also includes coordinating, organizing, monitoring, and delegating the daily activities of Clinical Staff assigned to study floor events, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures, and providing leadership in clinical problem-solving.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stay updated on SOPs, ICH/GCP guidelines, NIH guidelines, and relevant state and national regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a calm and professional environment on the study floor, leading by example in conflict resolution and appropriate delegation.
• Ensure Clinical Staff Manager and Clinical Floor Supervisors are informed of any issues arising on the study floor.
• Accurately document and report subjects' Adverse Events, providing treatment as necessary and escalating to medical personnel or CRCs as appropriate.
• Ensure all shift duties are completed in accordance with the Charge Checklist or equivalent, including the completion of relevant logs and metrics.
• Escalate study-related issues to the Clinical Staff Manager, Clinical Floor Supervisors, and Clinical Research Coordinators promptly, and communicate other relevant issues with the Clinical Operations Manager, Principal Investigator, Pharmacist, and/or IT.
• Collaborate with colleagues to achieve departmental goals and support team objectives as assigned.
• Stay informed on company goals and support the development and engagement of all floor staff.
• Take accountability for leading the clinical team with professionalism, clear communication, and effective strategies.

For California Applicants:

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable federal, state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO), Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (ULAC), The San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance (FCO) , and the California Fair Chance Act (CFCA).

This position is subject to a background check based on its job duties, which may include patient care, working with vulnerable populations, access to financial and confidential information, driving, working with heavy machinery, or working in a warehouse or laboratory environment. Due to these job duties, this position has a significant impact on the business operations and reputation, as well as the safety and well-being of individuals who may be cared for as part of the job position or who may interact with staff or clients.