On-call Clinical Research Nurse I, Early Phase Clinical Trials - Daytona Beach, FL

As one of the largest Clinical Research Organizations in the world, we have four Early Phase Clinical Research Units in the UK and US. We are currently seeking a Clinical Research Nurse I to interact directly with our healthy volunteer participants while learning to read clinical research protocols and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment in Daytona Beach, FL.

Each day is different; you will be exposed to a wide variety of therapeutic indications and study types (ascending dose, first-in-human, food effect, drug-to-drug interactions, etc.). This is an on-call, as-needed position to assist in covering rotational shifts of days, mids, nights, and weekends. A schedule will be given in advance.

If you join us, you will work with some of the world’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies in a vital stage of clinical development: establishing the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics of a new drug. Many nurses are drawn to this profession because of its direct impact on patient care. While working in Phase 1 trials, you will maintain a close face-to-face relationship with participants, practice your clinical skills, and be involved with the latest medical technologies and treatments, witnessing their development firsthand. When a drug you worked with gets approved, you’ll know you’ve touched many patients’ lives around the world.

Responsibilities

• Utilize your skills, knowledge, and clinical judgment to provide a high standard of care in clinical research.
• Ensure the dignity, health, safety, and welfare of participants is given the highest priority at all times.
• Maintain current emergency certifications and company emergency policy and procedures.
• Respond to emergency situations based upon nursing standards.
• Utilize nursing assessment skills to observe participant general well-being and potential adverse events; document adverse events and take appropriate action as needed.
• Obtain Informed Consent and continue the ICF process by educating, explaining, and informing participants of study procedures.
• Administer investigational compounds (inclusive of parenteral) to participants according to the protocol and applicable regulations.
• Perform study-related activities such as cannulation, telemetry, holters, vital signs, ECGs, and venipuncture.
• Undertake any other duties as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s or BS degree in Nursing with current state licensure.
• CPR/AED certification (ACLS preferred).
• Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Paramedic, EMT, LVN, LPN, or RN preferred.
• 2–3 years of related experience.
• Phlebotomy experience.
• Passion for learning and adaptability to a structured rotating schedule.

The ideal candidate is comfortable working in an environment that is:

• Fast-paced: where no deviations from the study protocol are allowed, and not meeting a timeline by even a few minutes will create a quality issue.
• Changing priorities: constantly asking you to prioritize and adapt on the spot.
• Team-oriented: teamwork and people skills are essential for the study to run smoothly.
• Technology-based: we collect our data directly into an electronic environment.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a laboratory and/or clinical environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
• Occasional drives to site locations; occasional domestic travel.
• Exposure to biological fluids.
• Personal protective equipment required, such as protective eyewear, garments, and gloves.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in an upright and/or stationary position for 10-12 hours per day.
• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists to operate lab equipment.
• Occasional crouching, stooping, with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
• Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
• Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
• Regular and consistent attendance.
• Varied hours may be required.