RN (PRN)

Job Description

The Unit Clinician assists with the conduct of clinical trials through dispensing investigational drugs, the collection of biological samples, performing venipuncture, electrocardiograms, tube labeling, sample processing, documenting in subject charts, and other related tasks in accordance with the doctor’s written orders. In executing these responsibilities, the Unit Clinician is guided by Good Clinical Practices (GCP).

Responsibilities

• Dispense and collect investigational products, routine medications, and PRN medications while subjects are housed on the site observation unit as dictated by written orders.
• Perform appropriate research protocol procedures which may include but are not limited to vital signs, blood collection and processing, ECGs, and point of care laboratory tests.
• Perform basic lab procedures including but not limited to preparation of specimen tubes and labels, blood specimen collection, centrifuge operation, storing and shipping of lab specimens, accountability of specimens and notification of courier for specimen pick-ups.
• Ensure that biological specimens are disposed of appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Study, learn and comply with ERG site standard operating procedures, and other policies, practices, and regulations where applicable.

Skills and Qualifications

• Education and experience: Graduate / completion of approved accredited school of nursing.
• Education and requirements: Will be determined by the site need and protocol requirements.
• License: Valid License as an RN in the state of practice; maintain current license.
• Experience: Must have a minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience.
• CPR Certification: Required, ACLS preferred for RN.
• Phlebotomy certification: National preferred.
• Knowledge: Understand regulatory requirements, as well as Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) guidelines.
• Communication: Communicate with providers, co-workers, and others in a collaborative and courteous manner.
• Other: Understand medical terminology to communicate with physician office and staff. Able to initiate or modify behavior to achieve desired outcomes despite environmental factors, priorities, or problems that might not be well defined or that are subject to change.

Requirements

• Ability: To work independently and as a team player.
• Organization: Ability to organize and prioritize within a changing environment.
• Safety: Uses safety/universal precautions to protect self, subjects and staff.
• Protocol: Able to appropriately implement protocol and regulatory requirements in study conduct.
• Proficiency: Proficient in venipuncture, centrifugation, sample storage and performing electrocardiogram.
• Documentation: Excellent documentation practices.
• Interpersonal: Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Attention: Attentive to detail, good initiative and able to work with changing priorities.