Research Nurse (Per Diem) - Fort Wayne, IN

1459 Illingworth Research Group (USA) Inc.; Indiana (PA); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k matching

Stock Purchase Plan

Car allowance

Commissions/bonus

Flexible PTO

Job summary

Illingworth Research Group is seeking a Research Nurse (Per Diem) in Fort Wayne, IN. You will support trial activities, manage data per SOPs, and coordinate patient visits both on- and off-site.

Experience in GCP and nursing practice is required, with strong communication to PI and project teams. The role involves administering trial medications, ensuring compliance, and contributing to recruitment efforts while adhering to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with minimum 2 years post-qualification experience.
• GCP certification and knowledge of research design desirable.
• Venepuncture and ECG experience preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day trial activities per protocol and SOPs.
• Communicate with project managers, site staff, and PI for smooth data flow.
• Maintain accurate documentation and data transfer per SOPs.
• Attend site initiation visits and client meetings as required.
• Coordinate site visits and ensure data collection accuracy.
• Administer trial medication and manage storage and transfer.
• Package and dispatch samples with courier coordination.
• Assist in identifying eligible patients and support recruitment.
• Report adverse events and follow-up as needed.
• Report misconduct or fraud to Illingworth and related parties.

Skills

Registered nurse

GCP certification

Research experience

Venepuncture

ECG

Autonomous worker

Communication skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Research Nurse (Per Diem) - Fort Wayne, IN

Illingworth Research Group provides a range of patient focused clinical services to the pharmaceutical, healthcare, biotechnology and medical device industries. These include mobile research nursing, patient concierge, medical photography and clinical research services. Illingworth are experts with experience across all study phases and in a diverse range of therapeutic areas. Illingworth Research Group is a global organization operating in over 45 countries, bringing clinical research directly into the home of the patient, to improve the experience of patients involved in clinical trials and the quality of their lives.

Job Responsibilities

• Fully conversant with the trial protocol, Case Report Forms (CRFs/eCRF), off-site manual (if applicable), supporting documents, procedures, and timelines to enable day to day running of the trial including all relevant SOPs.
• Communicate effectively with the Illingworth research nurse project manager (RNPM), Research nurse manager, site staff and the Principal Investigator, to ensure a smooth and efficient flow of information.
• Maintain accurate documentation including electronic transfer of data as per Illingworth SOPs throughout the trial, ensuring subject confidentiality, adhering to GCP and data protection requirements.
• Attend Site Initiation Visits (SIV) as required and any other necessary meetings, including multi- disciplinary, project management and client-facing meetings.
• Coordinate (working with the RN team) and complete subject trial visits on- and off-site.
• Ensure all trial related procedures and assessments are completed according to the protocol and relevant SOPs and that data is collected accurately.
• Administer trial medication as per the protocol, and facilitate the safe storage, transfer, and accountability of trial medication in accordance with Illingworth SOPs.
• Process and safely package and dispatch samples, liaising with courier companies and organizations in line with project requirements and supporting documents.
• Assist in identifying potentially eligible patients for research projects and assist with patient recruitment into clinical trials providing information and support for those patients for on- and off-site care.
• Ensure the accurate reporting of adverse events (AEs) and serious adverse events (SAEs)/suspected unexpected serious adverse reactions (SUSARs) to the site team and relevant RNPM, providing support for any additional follow-up that may be required.
• Report any suspected misconduct or fraud to Illingworth and associated companies.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with a minimum of 2 years' post qualification experience.
• Research and clinical trials experience with GCP certification.
• Knowledge of research design and methodology desirable.
• Experience and knowledge of clinical nursing skills such as Venepuncture and ECG preferable.
• Ability to work autonomously with initiative in a team within a multidisciplinary environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Good working knowledge of computer software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as a minimum.

At Syneos Health, we believe in providing an environment and culture in which Our People can thrive, develop and advance. We reward and recognize our people by providing valuable benefits and a quality-of-life balance. The benefits for this position may include a company car or car allowance, Health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, Company match 401k, eligibility to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Eligibility to earn commissions/bonus based on company and individual performance, and flexible paid time off (PTO) and sick time. Because certain states and municipalities have regulated paid sick time requirements, eligibility for paid sick time may vary depending on where you work. Syneos complies with all applicable federal, state, and municipal paid sick time requirements.

Salary Range: $67,700.00 - $115,100.00 The base salary range represents the anticipated low and high of the Syneos Health range for this position. Actual salary will vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role.

Additional Information: Tasks, duties, and responsibilities as listed in this job description are not exhaustive. The Company, at its sole discretion and with no prior notice, may assign other tasks, duties, and job responsibilities. Equivalent experience, skills, and/or education will also be considered so qualifications of incumbents may differ from those listed in the Job Description. The Company, at its sole discretion, will determine what constitutes as equivalent to the qualifications described above. Further, nothing contained herein should be construed to create an employment contract.

Any language contained herein is intended to fully comply with all obligations imposed by the legislation of each country in which it operates, including the implementation of the EU Equality Directive, in relation to the recruitment and employment of its employees. The Company is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the provision of reasonable accommodations, when appropriate, to assist employees or applicants to perform the essential functions of the job.

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