Clinical Research Nurse Advanced (RN) Part Time 1st Shift

SPAULDING CLINICAL aims to be the clinical research organization by which all others are measured. Pioneering in our approach to redefining how the industry perceives and achieves success; passionate in our pursuit of ingenious solutions that mitigate risk; loving in our care for our volunteers, customers and employees; and heroic in our ambitions to ensure the health and safety of people around the globe - Spaulding Clinical is taking research beyond results to create a marketplace of safer drugs.    
 

SPAULDING CLINICAL is looking for a RN/LPN to join our AM team!
 

Position Snapshot

• Part Time, 24 hours per week
• 3 days per week, 10 hours per day of availability needed between 0600-1600
• Every third weekend rotation
• 401k, Holiday Pay
• Wage based on experience 

Required Training: Required Training: Training will begin starting your first two days of New Hire Orientation, which will be a Monday and a Tuesday from 8a-2p. Training would continue on Wednesday through Friday 8AM - 4:30PM for your first week. Starting week #2, the training start time may vary between the hours of 6AM and 8AM Monday-Friday, to get signed off on events but are still scheduled on day shifts. Your training days will be determined with the training department after your first week. Training takes a minimum of 8 weeks on AM shift before you would switch to your offered shift.

Job Summary:

Responsible for advanced nursing activities such as, but not limited to, Informed Consent documentation, medical history, AE/CM, drug administration/accountability, dose verification, focused subject physical assessments, collaborate with the medical team, IV placement, IV infusions, vital signs, ECG lead placement in the conduct of clinical trials with emphasis on the safety and welfare of study participants.  Performs the practical activities of clinical studies according to protocol, regulatory requirements, SOPs, scope of practice and current training status.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:            

• With supervision, ensures that clinical trials are conducted according to protocol requirements by utilizing the following techniques & procedures.
• Ensures subject has complete understanding of study-specific Informed Consent Form and that all questions have been answered.  Accurately documents and records completion of Informed Consent.
• Obtains and accurately documents structured subject medical, surgical and medication history
• Performs meal administration, ensuring the correct meal and correct content is delivered to the correct study participant.
• Performs subject bag checks to ensure no contraband is present on study floor
• Performs study activities such as ECG positioning, exercises, or other study procedures requiring supervision of subjects.
• Performs venipuncture, capillary, and/or IV specimens from study subjects according to established protocol, maintains aseptic technique.
• Performs proper and accurate sample management, including collection, identification, transport, and/or processing of biological (blood, urine, etc) subject samples.
• Administers study drug and any other protocol-required medications, while accurately ensuring the 5 Rights of Medication Administration (the right subject, the right drug, the right dose, the right route, and the right time)
• Performs dose verification, assisting other Clinical Research Nurses during dose administration to accurately verify subject identity and dosing labeling, as additional quality check.
• Contributes and is accountable for secure and appropriate storage of all drug supplies after removing from pharmacy.
• Records subject Adverse Events with proper escalation to medical or Charge Staff for evaluation and treatment as warranted.
• Performs and records physical measurements including height, weight, and BMI calculation.
• Performs and records vital sign measurements (blood pressure, pulse oximetry, heartrate, temperature, respirations, etc).
• Places ECG electrodes and leads accurately to ensure precise telemetry monitoring.
• Performs additional task list items as delegated and supervised by Charge Staff.
• Reviews Study Specific Trainings and applicable protocols for a thorough understanding of the study procedures, as they apply to their role and ensures that Delegation of Authority/Training Log for each study is completed in a proper and timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of SOPs, Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and ICH guidelines, state and national laws and ethical standards.
• Observes and maintains all HIPAA, OSHA, and Exposure Control regulations and Emergency Response as required by applicable training.
• Creates and maintains accurate records of all protocol activities and events, as delegated and trained.
• Follows progress of volunteers and provides for their care, comfort and safety by attending to their needs during study participation.
• Participates in quality assurance of clinical research projects and initiates the need for same as it impacts on clinical practice.

The Statements made in the job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.  These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of people assigned to this job.

Skills/Qualifications      

• Ability to read, write and interpret the English language.
• Portrays professionalism in all interactions at Spaulding Clinical.
• Good computer skills; inclination to adopt technology to maximize efficiency
• Demonstrates strong analytical, problem solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented, good organizational traits.
• Self-motivated
• Must be results-oriented, multi-tasking, quick learner, respond to the urgent needs of the team, and show a strong track record of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work beyond normal work hours and various shift availability required.
• Ability to perform and record data entry via computer systems while conducting timed clinical procedures.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and use hands along with fingers, to handle or feel.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clarity of vision both near and far. 
• Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Hazards:

• Potential for exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens

Education and Experience:

• Current RN or LPN License in WI (Graduate Nurses must possess a temporary license in order to work as CRN, and must obtain Wisconsin licensure within 6 months of hire)
• BLS certification required within 6 months of hire or promotion date

 Spaulding Clinical Research management has the discretion to hire personnel with a combination of experience and education which may vary from the above listed skills and qualifications.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Spaulding Clinical does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of merit, qualifications, and business need. Simply put, we celebrate diversity in all forms and have zero tolerance for discrimination, harassment, or plain hate.