You are applying for a position through Medix, a staffing agency. The actual posting represents a position at one of our clients.
Job Summary
Our client is seeking a Clinical Research Nurse to ensure the optimal quality of medical care for patients participating in clinical studies. This role involves maintaining ethical conduct, coordinating patient care, educating staff, and managing all aspects of study protocols from patient eligibility assessment to IRB documentation, sample processing, and adherence to drug protocols. This role provides a flexible full-time schedule with strictly being daytime hours.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure optimal quality of medical care for patients participating in the study.
- Utilize ethical conduct as established for healthcare personnel.
- Assist in the formation of educational aides and manuals for patients and staff.
- Participate in continuing education programs and educate nursing staff on drug protocols.
- Assist with updating policies/procedures and stay abreast of new methods of treatment, including venous access devices.
- Arrange follow-up visits to assess patient care and apply appropriate physical and psychological assessments to determine study drug effects.
- Implement appropriate intervention in the event of adverse patient response.
- Assess patient eligibility for inclusion in investigational studies.
- Review patient history, abstract and record information, record pre-study lab data, and arrange necessary scans.
- Review informed consent with patients and coordinate/educate patients and medical personnel on required follow-up tests.
- Assist the physician in preparing IRB documents and maintain correspondence with sponsoring companies/agencies and the IRB.
- Assure adherence to study requirements according to protocol.
- Monitor study drug according to protocol and perform pharmacokinetic studies as detailed.
- Attend to laboratory procedures to process, store, and ship specimens.
Experience
- Approximately 2 years of related work experience in a clinical setting.
Skills
- Strong verbal, written communications, and interpersonal skills.
Education
- Current NY State Registered Nurse License & Registration.
- BLS certification, issued by the American Heart Association.
- Infection Control Certificate
Additional Requirements
- Schedule: 9-5 each day, with flexibility.
Benefits
- Paid Sick Leave (Medix provides paid sick leave according to state and local sick leave ordinances).
- Health Benefits / Dental / Vision (Medix offers 6 different health plans: 3 Major Medical Plans, 2 Fixed Indemnity Plans (Standard and Preferred), and 1 Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) Plan. Eligibility for health benefits is based on verifying that an average of 30 hours per week during the first 4 weeks of the work assignment has been met. If you meet eligibility requirements and take action to enroll, you will be covered no earlier than 60 days into your assignment, depending on plan selection(s)).
- 401k (Eligible on the first 401k open enrollment date following 6 consecutive months on assignment. 401k Open Enrollment dates are 1/1, 4/1, 7/1, and 10/1).
- Short Term Disability Insurance.
- Term Life Insurance Plan.
*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).
Medix Overview:
With over 20 years of experience connecting organizations with highly qualified professionals, Medix is a leading provider of workforce solutions for clients and candidates across the healthcare, scientific, technology, and government industries. Through our core purpose of positively impacting lives, we’re dedicated to creating opportunities for job seekers at some of the nation's top companies. As an award-winning career partner, Medix is committed to helping talent find fulfilling and meaningful work because our mission is to help you achieve yours.
*As a job position within our Clinical Sciences division, a successful completion of a background check may be required as a condition of employment. This requirement is directly related to essential job functions including but not limited to: high-risk working environments (laboratories, clinical settings), handling hazards chemicals or lab specimens, conducting direct patient care, accessing medical and confidential records, access to prescription medication or other drugs, and job duties that can cause serious injury or death as a result of error. 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.
