Clinical Research Nurse / Intermittent

Parexel; California; On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k match

Life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Parexel Glendale Unit is seeking an Intermittent Registered Nurse to support the Early Phase Clinical Unit with patient care, lab testing, and study coordination. Base pay ranges per hour, with performance-based bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

You will work within SOPs and GCP guidelines, administering treatments via multiple routes and monitoring volunteers around the clock as per protocol. Experience in hospital/clinical settings and an active California RN license are required.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years working in a hospital or clinical setting.
• Active Registered Nurse license in California.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start date.

Responsibilities

• Support SOPs, GCP, and all work processes to ensure efficient and compliant clinical operation of EPCU.
• Assume responsibility for patient care and study conduct assignments.
• Ensure all study laboratory and medical tests are completed and eligibility requirements are met per protocol.
• Ensure timelines for responsibilities and projects are met.
• Participate and may direct identification and enrollment of study participants; contribute to objectives.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report patient condition and reaction to drugs and treatments.

Skills

Nursing experience

Education

RN license California

BSN preferred

BLS certification

ACLS 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.

At Parexel Glendale Unit our 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.

This position is Intermittent; hours per week will vary based on scheduling needs.

Develop professionally by gaining experience in delivering high-quality research projects in this growing sector.

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 California


• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.


• ACLS certification required within 6 months of start date

Base Pay Range: $40.00 to $47.00 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.

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