Clinical Research Nurse
- Must have active RN or an LPN/LVN license in the state of Florida
- 6 month contract to hire (candidate will go permanent based on performance)
- 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 100% ON SITE
- Experience in Clinical Research is a MUST HAVE
- Great opportunity to collaborate with a diverse team on edge cutting Oncology clinical trials
Position Overview:
The Clinical Research Nurse, under the guidance and supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), ensures the integrity and quality of clinical trials are maintained and conducted in accordance w/ federal, state, and local regulations, Institutional Review Board (IRB) approvals, and site policies and procedures. This position is primarily responsible for the accurate completion of visit procedures and collection of information from study patients according to protocols, and for protecting the health, safety, and welfare of research participants. In addition, the clinical trial nurse also acts as study coordinator for limited studies.
Essential Functions:
- Phlebotomy (peripheral veins only)
- Non-invasive sample collection (mouth swab, urine, sputum, etc.)
- Perform ECG (excluding analysis)
- Collect and record of basic vital signs
- Administration of investigational product
- Intramuscular, subcutaneous, or intradermal injection
- Nasal administration
- Dispensation of oral products
- Providing nursing care to research study patients
- Ensures compliance with each study's protocol by providing thorough review and documentation at each subject study visit
- Participates in recruitment and selection of study participants by interviewing and documenting medical history to determine compliance with eligibility requirements
- Performs medical tests, including, but not limited to, vital signs, imaging studies, and electrocardiograms
- Administers investigational medications and performs patient assessments during clinic visits to determine presence of side effects; notifies Principle Investigator of findings/issues
- Provides patient education and medical information to study patients to ensure understanding of proper medication dosage, administration, and disease treatment
- Documents medical data in patient chart to capture protocol requirements
Schedule: 100% ON SITE, Monday through Friday.
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