Charge Nurse

We are seeking an experienced Charge Nurse to oversee clinical operations in our Phase 1 Clinical Research Organization. This role involves managing healthy research participants in studies related to smoking cessation, weight loss, and diabetes.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily clinical operations, ensuring studies follow protocols and SOPs.

• Lead and manage clinical staff on the study floor, delegating tasks and resolving conflicts.

• Monitor participant safety and document adverse events, escalating as needed.

• Collaborate with Clinical Research Coordinators, Floor Supervisors, and staff to ensure smooth study operations.

• Maintain a calm, professional atmosphere and ensure adherence to regulatory guidelines.

Requirements:

• No research experience required.

• Ideally, 5 years of nursing experience.

• Active RN license (no bachelor's degree required).

• Experience as a Charge Nurse, Nurse Supervisor, or Nurse Lead.

• Skilled in clinical tasks such as IVs, injections, vital signs, and CPR - able to take workload off doctors.

Compensation:

• Base Salary: $90,000-$110,000 (depending on experience)

• Premium Pay: Higher pay for evening/night shifts

• Performance Bonus Offered

• Total Compensation: Up to $125,000 annually (DOS)

Benefits:

• PTO: 15 days + 10 paid holidays (35 days off per year)

• Rotating Weekends: Typically every other weekend or once every three weekends

Shifts:

• Day Shift: 6 am - 6 pm (3x12 hour shifts)

• Evening Shift: 3 pm - 11 pm

• Night Shift: 11 pm - 7 am

Ideal Candidate:

• Experienced nurse seeking a calmer, less stressful environment than a hospital.

• Strong leadership skills and a commitment to clinical excellence.

• Comfortable working with healthy participants in a controlled research setting.

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.