Clinical Research Nurse - Intermittent Schedule

Parexel International; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Parexel Glendale Unit seeks an experienced registered nurse to support the Early Phase Clinical Unit, administering investigational therapies and monitoring volunteers across multiple routes. You will ensure SOPs and GCP compliance, manage data collection, and coordinate patient care with the study team.

Training lasts about two weeks, then approximately 20 hours per week with 2–3 weekend shifts per month. Base pay ranges from $40.00 to $47.00 per hour, with potential bonuses and comprehensive

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years 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.

Responsibilities

• Support SOPs, GCP, and work processes for EPCU.
• Assume responsibility for patient care and study conduct assignments.
• Ensure study labs and medical tests are completed per protocol; assess compliance and symptoms.
• Meet established timelines related to responsibilities and projects.
• Participate in identification and enrollment of study participants where applicable.
• Assess, monitor, record, and report patient status and reactions to treatments.
• Collect and prepare data; enter into case report forms and databases.
• Assist physicians with flow sheets in medical records and progress notes.
• Act as participant advocate in clinical studies.

Skills

Clinical experience

Nursing

GCP awareness

Education

BSN preferred or relevant work experience

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.

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

Scheduling/Training

This is an intermittent position - hours are not guaranteed.

Training is approximately 2 weeks, Monday-Friday, 6:30 AM-3:00 PM (some flexibility available). After training, looking for someone that can work around 20 hours per week and 2-3 weekend shifts per month. Shifts are typically 12 hours but will vary based on staffing needs.

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.

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, 290X.

EEO Disclaimer Parexel is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected status, which in the US includes race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.