Clinical Research Nurse (Day Shift) - Full Time

Parexel; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit in Maryland seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support patient care and study conduct in early-phase trials. You will ensure compliance with SOPs and GCP, manage lab work, data entry, and participant advocacy in a fast-paced environment.

Training spans two weeks, followed by 12-hour day shifts with occasional longer shifts and some weekend work. Base pay is hourly, with bonus opportunities and comprehensive benefits described by Parexel.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a hospital or clinical setting.
• RN license valid in Maryland.

Responsibilities

• Support SOPs, GCP, and work processes for EPCU operations.
• Take responsibility for patient care and study conduct assignments.
• Ensure labs and tests are completed and eligibility criteria are met.
• Meet study timelines and assist enrollment of participants.
• Monitor and report patient conditions and responses to treatments.
• Collect data and enter into case report forms and databases.
• Assist with phlebotomy, sample handling, and drug dispensing.
• Advocate for participants in clinical studies.

Skills

2+ years hospital experience

Active RN license

Education

BSN preferred or relevant work experience

RN license in MD

BLS certification

ACLS certification within 6 months

Job description

Parexel Early Phase Clinical Unit supports 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.

What you’ll do after training is completed (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).
• 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. Contributes 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 follows GCP quality study documentation.
• Act 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 Maryland
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start date

Schedule/Training

• Training: first two weeks training will be Mon - Fri (8-hour day shift)
• Post-Training Schedule: Shifts will primarily consist of 12-hour daytime shifts, with occasional 6-hour and 8-hour shifts as needed. On average, employees are expected to work two weekend shifts per month. Holidays will be on a rotational basis.

Base Pay Range: $40.00 to $46.00 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.

Parexel is dedicated to supporting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, inclusive of veteran and military spouse talent. The skills and values you have developed are transferrable to meaningful careers here at Parexel. The following military career roles align with this position 66G, 66H, 68C, 4NOX1, 46NX, 66S, 66T, 290X.