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Job Description :
Job Summary
Responsible for conducting research trials for patients while adhering to all applicable FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. Ensures patient advocacy throughout all decision-making processes. Accompanies patients during all clinical trial procedures. Coordinates research activities to maintain compliance and support patient safety.
Essential Functions
• Understands and complies with research policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Evaluates patients for clinical trial eligibility using protocol criteria.
• Educates patients and families about research risks, benefits, and alternatives.
• Obtains informed consent for participation in clinical trials.
• Randomizes patients and ensures protocol-required orders are executed and documented.
• Monitors, documents, and reports patient responses and adverse events.
• Maintains accurate logs for drugs, devices, and research documentation.
• Communicates with sponsors, IRB, physicians, and research staff.
• Prepares and restocks research trial carts and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirement
Bachelor’s degree in nursing, research, or a related field
Master’s degree in nursing is preferred
Experience Requirement
0-2 years of experience in nursing, or a relevant area
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
All experience must be paid and in the same related field.
Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week.
Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.
Certifications & Licensures
Maintains active RN licensure
Working Conditions
A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional ( C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
I. Working in confined spaces: 2. Occasional ( J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
K. Job-related travel: 2. Occasional ( L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional ( M. Temperature extremes: 2. Occasional ( N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional ( O. Radiation: 2. Occasional ( P. Burns: 2. Occasional ( Q. Cuts/Punctures: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 2. Occasional ( T. Combative/violent people: 2. Occasional ( U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A
Physical Demands
This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling of objects weighing up to 50 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects weighing up to 25 pounds; intermittent sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time; and performing tasks with repetitive motions. Also involves intermittent risk of back injury from moving, lifting, or positioning patients, equipment, or materials; intermittent risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job; intermittent exposure to cuts or punctures…