Clinical Research Nurse (RN)
Parexel International Corporation, King of Prussia, PA, United States
Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unitsupports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives. The early phase and "first in human" trials are the first step in testing these novel treatments in humans.
At Parexel Glendale Unitour highly trained and skilled nurses are the front-line staff involved in administering these new compounds to our volunteer participants via multiple routes, including, but not limited to, IV, IM, SC, PO, Topical, Inhalation etc. Then monitor the volunteer participants health status around the clock as per the trial protocol to ensure their safety and wellbeing. Our facility features state-of-the-art monitoring technologies and offers our volunteering participants a safe and comfortable environment for medical care.
Your time here:
As a Clinical Research Nurse, you take the lead on shifts as well as on trials and are involved in all aspects of the trial development process at the Unit. You work as part of a team and will collaborate with other departments such as Pharmacy, Screening, Laboratory, Clinical, Recruitment, and Project Management. Your work environment is fast-paced, interesting, dynamic, and rewarding.
Starting your journey with Parexel comes along with anextensive induction program and ongoing training (including Good Clinical Practice training and Immediate Life Support training)while following your individual career path.
Develop professionallyby gaining experience in delivering high-quality research projects in this growing sector.
What you'll do(including but not limited):
- Support Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and all work processes to ensure the efficient and compliant clinical operation of the Early Phase Clinical Unit (EPCU).
- Assumes responsibility for patient care and study conduct assignments. Ensures that all study laboratory and medical tests are completed, and that eligibility requirements specific to the assigned study are met. Assesses compliance, symptoms, etc. per study protocol. Arranges for pre/post procedure laboratory work to be performed.
- Ensures that all established timelines relating to areas of responsibility and assigned projects are met.
- Participates and may direct identification and enrollment of study participants. Contributes to the development and implementation of study/research objectives.
- Assesses, monitors, records, and reports patient's condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the appropriate physician.
- Collects and prepares data. Organize and enter data into case report forms. Enter data into databases when required. Assists physicians in completing flow sheets in medical records and progress notes. Updates and maintains the contents of the Clinical Study File.
- Performs or arranges for phlebotomy, urine collection, sample preparation, storage and shipment of samples, drug dispensing, and follows GCP quality study documentation.
- Acts as participant advocate in the conduct of clinical studies.
Qualifications
- At least 2 years working in a hospital or clinical setting
- BSN preferred or relevant work experience.
- Active Registered Nurse License in the state of California
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- ACLS certification required within 6 months of start date
Hours/Shifts
- Looking for candidates that want to work 36 (3x12 hour shifts), or 40 (3x12 hour shifts & 1x4 hour shift) hours a week.
- Shift times: 06:30-19:30 or 06:30-10:30 for the 4-hour shift.
- Nightshift required as well as holidays (all on a rotating basis)
- Weekend shift required every other weekend depending on business needs.
Base Pay Range: $40.00 to $45.00 per hour
Actual salaries may vary within the range based on several factors including, but not limited to education, training, experience, professional achievement, and location.
In addition to base salary, some roles may be eligible for participation in Parexel's annual performance-based bonus plan, annual salary review and additional total rewards incentives. Our talent acquisition team will provide additional details on our bonus plan or incentive programs for those eligible roles. For all eligible employees, we offer market leading benefit programs including paid time off, 401k match, life insurance, health insurance, and other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans.
Employment is contingent on disclosure of your COVID-19 vaccination status and, if relevant, proof of vaccination.