Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

DM Clinical Research; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A clinical research organization in New York City is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to assist with clinical research trials. The ideal candidate will dispense investigational products, maintain medication records, and ensure compliance with study protocols. Candidates must possess a high school diploma and hold LPN or CMA credentials, with clinical experience preferred. Excellent communication skills and computer proficiency are required. Bilingual candidates in Spanish are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must have Clinical Experience.
• Must hold LPN or CMA credentials.

Responsibilities

• Dispense Investigational Products as part of clinical trials.
• Maintain records of all medications.
• Supervise inventory and ensure proper storage of Investigational Products.
• Manage purchasing and delivery processes for the pharmacy.
• Meet with sponsors and regulatory authorities to review drug accountability.

Skills

Computer proficiency

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking ability

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Foreign Medical Graduate

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

Google Docs

Job description

Overview

Position: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Location: New York City, NY

Job Id: 1178

# of Openings: 1

Responsibilities

• Dispense Investigational Products (IP) as part of clinical research trials.
• Compound and dispense prescribed IP.
• Supervise and maintain records of all medications.
• Ensure compliance with study-specific blinding plans.
• Provide consultative support regarding the preparation and dosing of drugs.
• Maintain documentation of IP accountability: receipt, dispensing, return to sponsor/destruction.
• Interpret clinic schedule and protocol into a resource that can be used to identify the date/time to compound/prepare and dispense IP for clinical trials.
• Understand and apply all applicable site procedures.
• Ensure receipt and proper storage of IP and bioretention samples.
• Manage inventory, ensuring that expired items are removed from the inventory prior to expiration, and manage purchasing and delivery processes for the pharmacy.
• Review protocols and provide input on clinical and pharmacy supply needs.
• Meet with sponsors, monitors, auditors, and regulatory authorities to review drug accountability and other study-specific information.
• Temperature reporting.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the manager; demonstrate computer proficiency (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs).

Knowledge & Experience

• Education:
  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Foreign Medical Graduate is a plus
• Experience:
  • Clinical Experience
• Credentials:
  • LPN (Licensed Professional Nurse) or CMA (Certified Medical Assistant)
• Knowledge and Skills:
  • Computer proficiency, especially Word, Excel, Outlook, and Google Docs.
  • Excellent communication and customer service skills.
  • Outgoing personality; well-organized with attention to detail.
  • Must be able to multitask.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) preferred but not required