Registered Nurse at Clinilabs in Eatontown, NJ

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse participates in the conduct of clinical trials, monitoring safety and well-being of the subjects, and assists the study team with all functions related to the execution of protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Time management techniques must be used to manage multiple projects efficiently to ensure specified project objectives, timelines, and quality requirements are met.

• Read and execute assigned protocol tasks.

• Insert angio-catheters for blood sampling and intravenous medication.

• Oversee and perform data collection in a manner that is consistent with Standard Operating Procedures, the study protocol, and the standards of GCP.

• Obtain required blood samples through angio-catheters and direct venipuncture.

• Perform sample collection of urine, feces, and timed urine collection.

• Obtain vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature).

• Obtain medical history, height, and weight of subjects.

• Perform electrocardiograms.

• Monitor and manage adverse events through documentation of clinical observations.

• Monitor concomitant medications.

• Provide clinical care to subjects during study participation.

• Monitor activities of Medical Assistants, LPNs, and Study Assistants.

• Perform accurate and timely completion of case report forms (CRFs).

• Perform emergency and resuscitative interventions as appropriate.

• Assist in the training and mentoring of new personnel.

• Provide leadership in the CRU in the absence of the Study Coordinator.

• Other duties as assigned

  The salary for this position is $45-50/hr. Final compensation is based on skills, experience, location, and overall expertise.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited nursing program and be a Registered Nurse with a current NY/NJ license. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred.
• Training in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) will be required.
• Three (3) years experience working in a clinical setting is required with extensive experience with telemetry monitoring in a CCU/ICU setting, and clinical trial experience is preferred.
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office® products and possess computer skills necessary to deliver project objectives.
• Must be able to prioritize activities in a manner consistent with Clinical Research Unit goals: act with professionalism under adverse conditions, handle confidential information with discretion; work under minimum supervision to accomplish complex tasks; accept challenges and new responsibilities; actively manage the changing priorities and work distribution based upon needs of the unit; and assist the team to stay focused on objectives with results orientation.
• Must exhibit a positive work attitude and high productivity, consistently deliver on commitments, facilitate the work of the project team, and demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills.