Clinical Research Nurse

About This Role

This clinical research nurse position supports the development of innovative new medicines by working on early phase and "first in human" trials. The role involves administering novel treatments to volunteer participants and monitoring their health status around the clock to ensure safety and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• 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)
• Assume responsibility for patient care and study conduct assignments
• Ensure that all study laboratory and medical tests are completed, and that eligibility requirements specific to the assigned study are met
• Assess compliance, symptoms, etc. per study protocol
• Arrange for pre/post procedure laboratory work to be performed
• Ensure that all established timelines relating to areas of responsibility and assigned projects are met
• Participate and may direct identification and enrollment of study participants
• Contribute to the development and implementation of study/research objectives
• Assess, monitor, record, and report patient’s condition and reaction to drugs and treatments to the appropriate physician
• Collect and prepare data
• Organize and enter data into case report forms
• Enter data into databases when required
• Assist physicians in completing flow sheets in medical records and progress notes
• Update and maintain the contents of the Clinical Study File
• Perform or arrange for phlebotomy, urine collection, sample preparation, storage and shipment of samples, drug dispensing, and follow GCP quality study documentation
• Act as participant advocate in the conduct of clinical studies

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Participation in Parexel’s annual performance-based bonus plan
• Annual salary review
• Additional total rewards incentives
• Paid time off
• 401k match
• Life insurance
• Health insurance
• Other benefit offerings in accordance with the terms of applicable plans

About the Company

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports the development of innovative new medicines which are vital for public health, improving outcomes, and saving lives.